"Well as a performer who finds privilege in being able to tell stories of the roles I’m blessed with, I feel like how dare I be anyone but the character once the director has said action"

"I love how brave she is in her skin, how she’s not ashamed & afraid of her voice & thoughts. She knows what she wants and she goes for it. She’s not afraid of saying; No and doesn’t give a hoot of what people think of her. She lives her life according to her rules"

"Role with the punches, always keep your head up high. Don’t ever forget your crown and most of all stay humble"

"most South Africans love Sne Mtshali. Especially I think that our plus sized queens will start getting off their shells. Living their best thick lives"

"I am everything that my heart desires to be. I am a woman, an artist, a lover of life and most importantly, a woman living a purposeful life. I am thankful for the gift of life and the chance to do what I love"

"From an early age, I learnt to have courage after seeing my community protesting and fighting against apartheid."

"Today, I am a fearless and driven artist because I was always surrounded by like-minded people"

"I love that I draw my strength from the strong women who fought against oppression and marched in 1956"

"I love that I am liberated and have the freedom to be a phenomenal woman because of the strides they took"

"I embrace my emotions, weaknesses and strengths. I love being a woman"

"I realised that children nowadays don’t read because they enjoy it, they read because their teachers or parents tell them to. I want to change that. Through reading, the children are stimulated and their minds are broadened because reading inspires you and takes you places"

"With the book club, I wanted children to be inspired more because children are reserved and they cannot express themselves. That is why you find children being abused, but they don’t tell anyone about it because they cannot express themselves"

"I want to see more children, not only reading books, but being able to turn the books into plays and writing their own books because I think children would enjoy reading books that are written by their own peers"

"I have a mother who is very passionate about the arts and she has always been very supportive of my craft. I believe parents should support their children but the most important thing is that as a child you need to work at making your parents understand your craft. Convince them that this is not just entertainment, but is like any other career. Your parents will take it seriously if they see you take it seriously"

"It was important for me to express a very broad femininity through this beautiful proposal that required a strong decision on my side to close my house. This is a strong gesture I offered to Lanvin, to be fully there. With this first fashion show I could establish the new codes of Lanvin of this new era that I open"

"Lightness is very important, even in extremely fluid tuxedos, extremely light. It is important to be in a nice comfort but with good appearance."

"An actress who wants to wear my clothes has to come, we have to talk, have a coffee. I have to understand why she would come to see me, and not someone else.With Jarrar, there is no fantasy of finding herself in a harsh spotlight, nor the desire to dress a specific woman:I don't have a muse. I'm claustrophobic, I refuse to lock myself into a prism."

"bring to Lanvin the harmony and consistency of a fashion designed for women, a fashion of our time."

"Then you see comments online, and people judge you based on a limited perspective. It’s hard to see opinions that create a false narrative of who you are"

"You need the support of the people you love in life"

"I'm just really, really loving my world"

"I'm very, very grateful I stumbled into this path in life"

"I have a very strong willpower, and have overcome so many things in my life through sheer determination and drive. To many, that might feel like the definition of 'empower' but for me, I really feel empowered when I'm with a community"

"To be an entrepreneur is such a powerful thing"

"You're going into the unknown. You're not sure your investment is going to come back to you, but you believe so much in these ideas and you're so passionate about what you're doing so you just go full force. So it shows you're ready to take on anything, and work for your success"

"I stayed home and meditated—basically just reevaluated a lot of things"

"A mind of a leader translates the problem in a way that will eliminates the problem in its totality."

"You choose what hat to wear, I can be in a leadership hat, father hat, a mother hat and all the others, all at the same time."

"Many girls don't have the same upbringing,they are brought up in a way that they feel that they deserve to be treated with inferiority because of their gender."

"Through Lean Management I have learnt that there is shared responsibilities and shared Leadership which ease problem solving."

"There is a lot of work to be done because still do not trust leaders to be female because when I was appointed to be the CEO, people predicted that CCBRT will not last for more than three months."

"For any person to fully rise in leadership or successful journey,they must have three people, a mentor, a coach and a sponsor."

"There are several kind of wastes,such as waiting, repeatedly motions,since you learn new inventors every other day."

"She is often seen as a symbol of loyalty. Safia's unwavering support for Gaddafi is a defining aspect of her legacy."

"Her influence on women's rights is notable. Safia's advocacy for women's education and opportunities has had a lasting effect."

"she maintained a low profile during the early stages of their marriage, but she became a public person following the release on the license of Baset Ali al-Megrahi in 2009. Also, she went on to organize a party to commemorate the anniversary of the the1969 Libyan revolution that ushered Gaddafi to power."

"she became the Vice President of the African First Ladies organization following her election in 2008 at a meeting of African Union leaders in Sharm al-Sheik in Egypt. Her ascendancy to the seat was bizarre because she was not present at the meeting nor has she ever participated in activities that concern the organization."

"Safia Farkash's diverse interests, strong family bonds, and unwavering support for Gaddafi shaped her intriguing and complex legacy, making her a figure of both admiration and scrutiny."

"The widow of ousted Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi has urged the United Nations and the European Union to help her recover the remains of her husband and their son Mutassim."

"Safia Farkash, the influential wife of Muammar Gaddafi, led a life of resilience, loyalty, and controversy, leaving a lasting impact on Libyan history and politics"

"I demand that the world community should help me to come in touch with my son Saif al-Islam, who has been isolated from all members of our family from the moment of his arrest,"

"Ruth fought for a world in which all people, irrespective of race or gender, had equal opportunities, a world where children from both rich and poor families would have access to the best education and the best work opportunities. Despite all of our problems and challenges as a society, we should remain steadfast in our commitment to build a South Africa in which opportunity is shared more equally, where hard work and effort trump the shadow of history."

"Ruth used her education and her enquiring mind, analytical thoroughness and personal courage as tools in the struggle against apartheid and colonialism, and in working for a world committed to fairness, justice and the advancement of people. She read voraciously. She studied all manner of topics. Ruth is credited with writing books on diverse topics ranging from Mozambican migrant workers to Libyan politics."

"Public education of the highest standard for all children is critical for democracy to flourish, and was integral to the liberation struggle, as lack of education is the greatest exclusion there can be. I fully support and endorse the establishment of a trust that funds scholarships to support young women from less advantaged backgrounds who show academic potential. Tonight I would like to add my voice to those of many others in congratulating the young women who have won scholarships to study at this wonderful educational institution. Jeppe Girls High, through the Ruth First Jeppe Trust, has set an example of how communities can come together to provide education for all, not just the privileged few. We need many more of these initiatives so that the ugly shadow of our apartheid history is eliminated from the lives and opportunities of our children."

"Let me say a few words about Ruth, the inspiration for this initiative and whose life comprised multiple facets. She was an activist, a revolutionary, a woman, a mother, a journalist, a writer and an academic. In addition to these attributes, she espoused and lived a set of values that continue to shape our country today and are deeply embedded in our Constitution and our aspirations. These values include non- racialism and non-sexism, a sense of justice and fairness that puts the interests of the poor and ordinary people ahead of self-interest; the commitment and courage to not only stand for what is right, but also to stand against what is wrong."

"It is Ruth's sense of justice that continues to inspire millions of South Africans today, even as we increasingly live in a world where injustice prevails and material benefit is idolised. Ruth's struggle and our Constitution should inspire all of us to continue the fight for a more just world, where the provision of high quality public education to all children must take the highest priority."

"The main challenge we face now is a lack of information. Disability is still misunderstood by many, and there are people who have persons with disabilities in their homes but don’t know how to help. Conferences like this allow us to learn from one another"

"the government is proposing a tax waiver on essential disability health supplies through the implementation of the Community-Based Disability Inclusive Development (CBDID) Strategy 2025-2035."

"During Ramadan, people eat together regardless of their wealth. I am so grateful to the management of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority for organizing the Iftar dinner for Entebbe Muslims. I also thank the Authority Director General for joining Muslims to break the fast"