All Quotes

"Trust is everything."

"I choose to live hidden all the days of my pilgrimage, behaving like a true pilgrim and empty-handed traveller, in order that I may in safety await the day of the Lord, being most rich, and at the same time very poor; most rich in seeking nothing, very poor in having nothing."

"When you love your work you keep pushing every year."

"In marriage, both partners need each other to ensure a healthy relationship."

"To men, take things one step at a time."

"We need to return to the basics – like our fathers who worked simple jobs and provided for their families without societal pressures. If we do this, we can grow and become better men and fathers."

"Also, if a woman no longer loves you, let her go. There’s no need for abuse, whether verbal or physical. Let her go, and don’t hold on to someone who doesn’t want to be with you."

"If you’re unhappy, leave. Don’t stay out of convenience or fear."

"If you have set out to do something, do it with your heart and mind."

"Being a present father is the most important role I will ever play."

"Police deny brutality on student protestors 2 March 2017"

"Makgophe threatens media over hit list 15 May 2014"

"PAC puts Police brutality under spotlight 15 June 2017"

"New Police Commissioner promises crackdown on crime 20 August 2012"

"Tunstall's long career of eighty-five years, for thirty-seven of which he was a bishop, is one of the most consistent and honourable in the sixteenth century."

"Ministry strives to develop review laws Africa Pres (19 May 2023)"

"Refugees reluctant to acquire Botswana citizenship Sunday Standard (26 July 2024)"

"Few refugees apply for work, residence permits Mmegi ( 27 August 2024)"

"Shamukuni calls for labour law review Mmegi (18 March 2022)"

"Shamukuni laments LSB boycott The Voice (7 February 2024)"

"See, the way I feel about it is, for example, if Messi (touch wood) were to pass away, Cristiano Rolando would possibly feel a certain way… he’d probably stop playing soccer"

"You know, the people you actually compete with are the reason why you go a little bit harder because they keep raising the bar but in the same breath, you’re not aware that you’re positioning yourself to be great or elevated as an artist"

"Whenever AKA would drop something, I’d be like, ‘Man, how do I come up with something stronger?’ Kiernan [AKA’s birth name] would always keep you on your toes. So, when such starts diminishing, whether by an unfortunate passing of a rapper or rapper’s tenacity to keep going, it makes it hard for one to keep the bar high"

"I think it’s still fresh in our minds, just the fact that he’s gone and the way that he left. So Hip-Hop is not in its best state right now. But as far as us getting together and making music, I think it’s in a good place sonically"

"The word ‘Phara’ has long carried street weight, often linked to outcasts and survivors"

"But I’m here to flip that narrative. A Phara isn’t just someone who gets by; it’s someone who rises, builds, and dreams despite the odds"

"A Phara is anyone who refuses to fold, regardless of background or circumstance"

"What’s a Phara? It’s the genius of turning pain into power, hustle into legacy"

"Phara City is our reality, the scars we carry, the victories we earn, the hope we hold onto"

"That spirit lives in every street, in every story. That spirit lives in this album"

"This song is a hustler's prayer and is very close to my heart,” he said. “I'm basically pleading with God to spare me because I still have so much that I need to do. The year [2022] has been hard on the hip hop community, and it's hard not to be conscious of how heavy the energy is around all of us. 'Emoyeni' is also a reminder that, even in trying times, we should not be ruled by fear and take a moment to celebrate"

"Kekgonegile calls for Citizenship Act amendment DailyNews(12 August 2024)"

"Masisi disregards Dissent with his Approach to Constitutional Review The Gazette (12 January 2022)"

"UDC in school row over sanitary pads The Gazette 23 September 2019"

"I am creating an opportunity for a black child to explore and find his or her passion. I need to plant a seed of good storytellers in Africa."

"We need to reset our mindset, develop and empower our youth. This can be done by directing them into doing good things for and by themselves."

"I started my acting career in a shack."

"I enjoy playing bad guys because I then have to spend most of my time with bad guys in real life, trying to find out what converts them into being bad people."

"I have learnt that we as adults and parents are betraying our children, hence they don't have a bright future. In the ende, we blame government for our faults."

"Only dreams we work hard for will come true."

"Most real-life bad guys come from broken homes."

"I teach these kids never to allow the system to victimise them and I tell them they're valued."

"Effective leadership boosts productivity DilyNews (17 May 2025)"

"Social Justice and Human Dev Way to Go Africa Pres (28 February 2025)"

"Khoemacau mine donates books Africa Press(10 May 2023)"

"It is better to engage people than to preach at them."

"Unfortunately religion is often seen as judgmental and preachy. One has to be careful when trying to communicate to people."

"I’ve learnt to never believe the hype because the second you do, you’re in danger. People can easily tear you down faster than you were lifted up."

"I am a better person because of my kids. They bring meaning to what I do every day and are my motivation to never stop doing what I do."

"I do believe that if there’s going to be such strong disapproval of men who are absent, it would be remiss to not take time to celebrate those fathers who are present."