Quotes

'We must safeguard against any and all efforts to diminish our hard-won democracy – whether these efforts take the form of corruption in state owned enterprises, the subversion of our law enforcement agencies, the sabotage of our economic infrastructure, or attacks on the independence and integrity of our judiciary. We need to protect our Constitution, our democratic state and the electoral process from anyone who wants to weaken our democracy and deny the South African people of their hard-won freedom.'

– President Cyril Ramaphosa in a veiled swipe at Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu following her recent attack on the judiciary and Constitution. Sisulu questioned the Constitution and whether it had done enough to deal with structural issues brought about by apartheid.

‘Tedros spread harmful misinformation and compromised WHO's reputation, independence and credibility which is evident from his social media postings that openly endorse the terror perpetrated by the TPLF against the Ethiopian people.’ 

– Ethiopia’s Foreign Ministry on UN health chief Tedros Ghebreyesus. who described conditions in Tigray as ‘hell’

‘The key symbolises South Africa's painful history whilst also representing triumph of the human spirit over evil. This key is living proof of South Africans' long walk to freedom and belongs to the people of South Africa. It therefore must rightfully be returned to the country.’

– Sport, Arts & Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa who confirmed US-based Guernsey's Auction House's decision to suspend its intended auction of Nelson Mandela’s Robben Island cell key. Mthethwa said the key was considered part of the national estate in terms of the National Heritage Resources Act.