The public service needs lots of people, South Africa generally, needs lots of people.

In Africa you have space...there a profound sense of space here, space and sky

We are very keen to see that nobody gets ill-treated or abused.

We would continue to handle our relations with the rest of the Continent with that kind of sensitivity.

A modern economy and society require skilled people, so you need to train them.

I don't suppose I would describe myself as a showman.

South Africa belongs to all who live in it, black and white.

Those who oppressed us described us as the Dark Continent!

I must say also, that we are not talking just about foreign investors.

There is a very long list of parties in this year's election, some of the parties I have never heard of.

Really, a critical matter in the public service is radically to improve the quality of management.

Science is always inquiring.

We were asked to host the Pan African Parliament and we agreed to this.

You have to make sure that [grants] reach people by virtue of their Identity Documents.

I don't have any hesitation saying I've traveled more miles than any human being who ever lived. I've been doing it for 60 years.

I've traveled more than any human being who's ever lived.

When a rules man gives you a ruling, that’s it. Amen.

I always said that if they have a golf course like this in heaven, I want to be the head pro.

The more I practise, the luckier I become