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Some people think African states cannot be trusted with the cookie jar. But there are absolutely good NGOs who have this feeling of human solidarity and who also recognize that their work can only be supplementary to the government.

It is my firm belief that action on the issues that matter for Africa must emerge from within Africa itself.

What we need in Africa is balanced development. Economic success cannot be a replacement for human rights or participation or democracy... it doesn't work.

With my government, we engaged in bringing our help to fights for national freedom. At that precise moment, several countries were still colonised or had barely overcome colonisation. This was the case in practically all of Africa. We supported them.

It is important to nurture any new ideas and initiatives which can make a difference for Africa.

One of the things I love about Africa is the amount of dignity and respect and humility you see all the time. You don't realise how often you're disrespected until you are surrounded by respect.

We have a vision of South Africa in which black and white shall live and work together as equals in conditions of peace and prosperity.

It gives one hope, this great strength of Africa.