All Quotes

"However, after careful considerations and deliberations our party came to the conclusion that the November 2017 events were in the best interest of Zimbabwe as a nation. To that end, the existence of the NPF is no longer necessary"

"As such we deem it expedient and appropriate to disband NPF and also to join and support the Zanu-PF party and Government in its endeavour to build a better Zimbabwe for all unity and loving and progressive Zimbabwe"

"We came here early in the morning after we were told what had happened. I still thought he might have been badly burnt, it was difficult to reconcile that he actually died - burnt beyond recognition"

"Rex Nhongo, Gen Solomon Mujuru, was just a charred body - one of Zimbabwe's greatest sons"

"He was very, very respected particularly among the military in Zimbabwe and among the liberation war veterans. His liberation war credentials were pretty impeccable"

"He had to handle a lot of internal politics within the party, a lot of politics within the military and for him to be able to handle that and retain his capacity as head of the military showed that he was a tough guy"

"There's definitely going to be a lot of speculation about this, for two reasons: One is [that] his predecessor died in a car crash and also because of what's going on right now in Zimbabwean politics - the issues around the succession"

"I am an artist concerned primarily with contemporary socio-political narratives. I am interested in portraiture as co-authorship; social media as narrative; technology as self-reflection and provocation. I am Genderqueer, which is a non-binary transgender identity and my work deals with issues around the gaze, whiteness, capital, body politics, queer identities and radical love. I ask you to address me with gender neutral pronouns They, Them, Their."

"I have made images and told stories of people in a multitude of mediums, including photography and video documentary for the past 20 years. More recently I have been extending my art practice in ways that shares those experiences in ever more creative ways, through exhibitions, interventions, installations and performances with an aim to providing a lens for social justice. I have worked and collaborated with visual and performing artists, theatre-makers, filmmakers, dancers and audiences to make work that engages beyond aesthetics. The work democratises the creative process, because it helps people develop a language to articulate their conditions and provide a platform to express their imagination."

"I am really inspired by what is happening on campuses, it’s the reason I am here. People are demanding more and they are demanding what they deserve. I wouldn’t want to be an artist anywhere else"

"The thing about being queer is that you are constantly becoming It’s a very active identity because being queer is not about who you are but what you do"

"Being queer is being political, it is a political identity for me even more that a gender ultimately"

"The fact is that I am self-expressing. I make work that is about me and my place in the world. I can’t always get stuck in the thinking that some people think it’s controversial or react in ways that say it’s controversial"

"Most of my work is about understanding what violence and power do to people and how people strive to dignity. We can choose to ignore what is happening around us or we can choose to get involved, I would rather be active than inactive. My idea is to shift that white people are oppressed"

"All of these right-wing parties keep trying to prove that there is reverse racism happening and that’s a complete fairy tale. Reverse racism can only exist if you get into a time machine, go back and do to white people what white people did to black people for hundreds of years"

"I believe in that kingdom, monarch and the role the Zulu kingdom played"

"The first challenge is to build a team as well as trust so we understand each other very well so that there is no misunderstanding between us"

"It is important for us to be seen together so there is no division in leadership outside of the MK and inside parliament"

"We also don’t want to work with those parties that don’t represent, we only want to work with progressive forces in this country like the EFF, ATM and other progressive parties"

"The GNU in our perspective will not work, it will implode like all coalition governments"

"I wanted to do something on my own. I also wanted to be sure that the people who come to my shows are coming to support me and not just to see that famous artist I am featured with"

"Growing up, I had my life mapped out. I knew what I wanted to do, and when I wanted to do it, and when I wanted to get married. I pretty much had it all"

"So when it was ended abruptly, or it took a turn, obviously there are times when I wonder how it would have been if it had not worked out this way"

"We get along, but what is a friend? We get along. We are very diplomatic towards one another."

"You have your privileges, and then sometimes you realize that you have so many restrictions on your life that you can not really do whatever it is you want to do at any time"

"I am as happy as I can be under the circumstances"

"It bothers me, that is why I decided to do something about it. But I do not feel guilty, because I believe I work, I work very hard"

"I have not started practicing. I intend to. I intend to put my knowledge to use, somehow, even if I do not have to go and stand up in court"

"Because when people do not understand you, sometimes they choose to dislike you"

"But that is not a problem for me, because I always focus on my objectives. And whatever else is happening around me is of less importance than what it is that I am trying to achieve"

"I would agree with those who say we need to have some change"

"Because these are the 2000s, it's not the 1910s"

"We need to amend certain legal frameworks and the constitution to accomodate the reality of today"

"This doesn't have to happen because we have torched our schools, we have torched our clinics, we have threatened people with death, burning their houses"

"We need to instil the rule of law, and the rule of law is not always comfortable for everybody"

"Before the tragedy being experienced by our people, I appeal to the consciences of political leaders around the world, to international organizations and to all men of good will: it is necessary to intervene immediately to put a stop to the deterioration of the situation, working not only at a humanitarian level, but also politically and diplomatically. Every hour, every day lost, is likely to make all unrecoverable. Inaction becomes complicity with crime and abuse of power. The world cannot turn a blind eye to the tragedy of people who have fled from their homes in a few hours, taking with them only the clothes they are wearing."

"Qaraqosh and the other cities of the Nineveh Plain have been for a long time places of peace and coexistence. We Christians are unarmed, and as Christians we have not fueled any conflict or had any problem with the Sunnis, Shiites, Kurds and other realities that form the Iraqi country. We just want to live in peace, work with everyone and respect everyone."

"We have said it over and over again that let us vote for women. For women to be in Parliament, someone must vote for them. Means have been made to increase women representation in Parliament, including adding the four women Regional MPs but that is not enough"

"We are happy that up to this time, the registration process has been going well. The Minister of Justice updates us from time to time. When you register, you should know why you are registering and be sure of the calibre of people you want to vote for"

"Voting should not have short term considerations. Vote for someone you know will add value to your community and the Nation. Take into consideration how involved that person is in community activities. Don’t vote for lifestyle – just because someone sings or plays soccer should not be a determining factor for voting for that person"

"After every tough game, you just have to get over it. There are things you can’t control, and I try to focus on the ones I can. It’s okay to reflect and work on your performance, but the key is to move ahead."

"Be yourself, do your thing, and be confident in yourself. But most importantly, know God first, because God is great."

"We are strong. We never say never. We are the Super Falcons of Nigeria. That was our mentality."

"We motivated one another. We believed we could do it. We believed in what we are capable of."

"It’s a competition, and everyone is going there to fight for the trophy."

"This is a step toward achieving our aim in this competition. We want to keep winning until we reach our goal."

"The spirit in the camp is high. We are good to go. I know we are here to compete. Going to the Olympics is so special to me. I will always cherish this moment because so many people dreamt of playing at the Olympics and it never came to pass."

"I am going to say it is tough. It's a mental thing. It is just about getting your mind focused and ready for anything that comes because I know what I am putting myself through."

"I feel like the moment I stop playing and growing, so many people coming after me are going to suffer."

"I always keep pushing myself and staying focused on everything I do."