Quotes

‘If each and every one of us, be it in the judiciary, in the executive and legislature, in the economic sector, in the media and academia, civil society were to be true to the responsibilities that we are charged with and were to do what we profess to be about then it is not too late for us to reposition our country and by extension ourselves.’

– Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng ,who believes corruption and all the problems facing SA can be traced back to lack of ethical leadership.

 

‘We note with regret that six people so far were abducted by suspected state agents in the evening of 13 and 14 August, and they have been severely tortured and left for dead.'

– A statement released by the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum, a coalition of 21 human rights groups.

 

'I should never be criticised or condemned by the courts for lawfully exercising my constitutional rights.’

– Former President Jacob Zuma, who is battling to avoid paying back about R16m in legal fees incurred by taxpayers in his fight to avoid corruption charges. He has accused the judges who ordered him to repay the funds of political bias.
 
 

‘What if I didn't need saving? I was perfectly fine.’

– Zephany Nurse, who was taken from her biological mother when she was three-days -old, told eNCA she just wanted to run home to her ‘mommy’ – the woman who kidnapped her – when her real identity was revealed. 

 

'The reason I've been thinking about Melania lately is because in the wake of Trump's recent immigration crackdown, I've started to notice something that's got me really concerned: I think Donald Trump is trying to deport Melania.'

– Leading South African talk show host Trevor Noah