All Quotes

"It is this compassion that has fueled my revolutionary fire, through my 41 years in politics and I don’t want to see children, women or any Motswana for that matter suffering."

"Every creature, human beings included, thrives on a sense of belonging without which we all feel forsaken, unwanted and unloved"

"There is always a light at the end of every tunnel, a GREEN light that beckons every wanderer back to a safe harbour after a long sail in the tempestuous sea- that light was, for me, the Botswana Congress Party, the party of choice,"

"I am not a political grasshopper but a political giant"

"My road map is ‘REBRANDING THE BPP: -Reviving the South, East and West’ and mobilizing the North through building structures to effectively drive membership recruitment."

"I will also be establishing structures in tertiary institutions enhancing Women and Youth participation in politics, especially in decision making positions"

"Our mandate is to cultivate excellence across entire learning spectrum"

"I am not joining the party in the strict sense but merely returning home"

"We need to erase the stereotype that there is no BPP in the south of the country"

"I am not only exercising my freedom of association but am returning home to help the party grow"

"The presidency of the party should not be accessible to the new party members"

"We will work together to create a conducive environment that fosters skill development and support networks with families, ultimately facilitating their reintegration into society"

"Children should remain in institutions where they can continue their education"

"I’m coming, I’ll be knocking on these home doors and everywhere to ensure that we holistically raise our children so that they don’t grow up as bitter adults and continue to perpetrate violence"

"Caring for, protecting, and empowering children is a shared responsibility worldwide"

"Botswana’s education strategy, with its emphasis on digital transformation, inclusive access, lifelong learning and skills development, is aligned with UNESCO’s global mandate to promote equitable and quality education"

"Evidence shows children are encountering significant violence early in life."

"The Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education cannot shoulder the burden of educating the masses alone; it is vital to involve other stakeholders in nurturing our children from an early age"

"Dedicate time and focus on your studies by studying"

"The private sector is more than an engine of economic growth - it is a powerful societal force with the capacity to influence long-term change"

"Investing in child rights is not only a moral imperative; it is a strategic economic decision"

"We want to produce students who can innovate and solve problems from a young age"

"Our aim is to transition from a resource-based to a knowledge-based economy"

"We’ve inherited an education system that hasn’t prepared our graduates for the modern job market."

"We need to empower young people with skills to become innovators and entrepreneurs, not just job seekers"

"There is need to enact a law that prohibits corporal punishment on children to safeguard them from all forms of abuse"

"The use of corporal punishment undermines a child's inherent right to respect and human dignity"

"We must acknowledge that children live what they learn, and as such, preventing corporal punishment will play a crucial role in preventing violent behaviour later on in life as adults"

"It is a policy that ‘all children have the right to education"

"When things are not done right, they should hold the government accountable so that it delivers on its promises."

"Restructuring of the Ministry of Education to include child welfare was a positive development, and now it is time for it to deliver on its promises"

"I want to tell stories about humans and our dilemmas. I want to explore things that impact our soul, mind and society. Something that is deeper and teaches people about themselves."

"Our society is in a speedy process of decay. It comes from every angle. We talk about state capture and liberalism. We push for human rights but in that is a trap where we push the rights of people to a point that we overlook the principles and ethics of society."

"I don't want to be a person that says people shouldn't express themselves but I am wary of expressions that affect the young mind. Especially the young mind that has not yet formed its own opinions or been rooted in morals and ethics."

"The moral decay impacts the young so aggressively that even what they watch on TV that can harm them becomes normalized. It is not right."

"I don't hear preachers or even the bishops coming out and applauding the witnesses' strength. My fear is around our morals and ethics are going down and it is always in the name of us having the rights as human beings to do what we want and feel like it and no one should question us."

"I thought to myself that one day I’d like to venture into business, but I didn’t know what kind of business, so for many years I carried on singing and acting while figuring it out."

"It was worth the experience. It was so nice to see South Africa taking an interest in boxing. And I posted afterwards that this man (Nyovest) got the whole continent watching boxing"

"We aren’t friends, but there is no need to disrespect each other, we’re cool,"

"I think my personality was shaped by those contrasting families. I had a normal upbringing, played, went to school, followed the rules and broke them, learned morals and Values, then discovered myself."

"I am who I am today because of that young girl who grew up knowing there’s more to offer and fearlessly pursued her dreams"

"Kgatleng council dumps burial by-laws 27 September 2016"

"I’ve never had another job besides acting."

"it’s easier to market to an audience that believes you!"

"Parliament Rejects BCL Motion AFRICA press (23 July 2025)"

"Opposition Aims To Put UDC in Tight Spot In Parliament the Gazette (23 March 2025)"

"Ramogapi Warns of Rising Water Deficit DailyNews(5 November 2025)"

"I remember the young boy who’d lost faith in himself, on the verge of surrender. But then, my record played, weaving a tapestry of peace, harmony and freedom. The words resonated deep within him, inspiring him to rise deep within his, inspiring him to rise above his struggles"

"They call me an actor, musician, painter or writer, but I am simply an artist driven by an insatiable passion. They celebrate my work, but little do they know, I’m broken, just like them. I’m a slave to the very craft that once set me free,”"

"Mr. Weiner grabbed for a pair of spectacles that looked a little like [his mentor] Chuck Schumer’s. These were his driving glasses—even when he wasn’t driving. His press secretary seemed nervous about what Mr. Weiner might say in the car: Mr. Weiner is the of back-seat drivers…“My problem is, I generally know how to get there,” Mr. Weiner explained. “It’s part of the ethos of living in New York—figuring out how to do things in a better way.”"