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"And we are now in what we call the golden period, the revolution that’s taking place in African football"

"but we also recognize that at the highest level in the world, we have to compete against the best in the world and win."

"We remain deeply committed to upholding the highest standards of corporate governance, transparency, integrity and accountability across all aspects of our business"

"I want to demonstrate that the criminal justice system has been subject to a continuous threat, as well as sabotage, which has been with us over an extended period to a point where we believe it is at risk of a total collapse if nothing is done"

"If an enemy comes to you, attack the enemy"

"They are going to chase you, they are going to arrest you. Get out of that prison and fight. They are going to suspend you, they’re going to dismiss you. They’re going to get you out of the police. When you are out of the police, then join the men and women in the private sector who are dedicated to dealing with this criminality"

"This is not just about phone calls. It’s about money. It’s criminal"

"We understand that they are going to attend these parties but these parties must not be used to end their lives"

"You do not want your child to be in a conflict with the law because police will be out in full force and would make sure that we do not negotiate with law breakers. So including your children that are going to be celebrating, we will have no mercy on them if they break the law."

"If I have opportunity to sit where you’re sitting and I can cross question Adv Johnson, I will prove to you it’s a lie, if that’s what she told you. The arrest of Khumalo is a project to stop criminal investigations in Gauteng. The letter from the minister to disband PKTT is a project to stop criminal investigation in Gauteng"

"For us to be able to mobilise resources domestically, we need to deal with the issues of tax evasion and any other things that impact the financial flow"

"Social protection must be seen not as charity, but as a cornerstone of development, through fostering economic vitality, societal unity, and gender parity"

"Only by shining light into these shadowy corners of the financial system can we hope to finance sustainable futures"

"Reimagine how the world responds to problems that ignore borders"

"Fostering a performance-driven culture across the public service is not optional, but essential"

"These efforts are about more than just oversight. They are about improving outcomes where it matters most, at the point of contact between citizens and the state"

"South Africa is not without challenges, but it is through this kind of clear-eyed, system-wide reform that is grounded in planning, driven by data and accountable to the people that we can build a state that works"

"South Africa’s G20 Presidency is not just about convening meetings. It is about shifting the centre of gravity in global conversations and placing people and planet at the heart of development"

"From illicit finance to inclusive social protection, these agreements reflect not just what we stand for but what we stand to gain when we act together"

"IFFs remain a critical challenge for many countries, especially in developing and low-income countries"

"South Africa strongly supports the continued engagement of the Financial Action Task Force in identifying gaps and enhancing global cooperation and urges the G20 to adopt an even more development-centred approach"

"Inclusive growth must translate into more jobs, rising household incomes and improved wellbeing for all"

"The success of South Africa’s economic growth strategy will be tested by the country’s ability to maintain its status as Africa’s largest economy"

"I needed my son to see me put the work in. I needed to set an example"

"I needed for him to see me applying myself, so that hopefully the example I would set for my 3-year-old son would translate into his educational desires later on in his life"

"It was not an affirmation for my ego. It was just an affirmation for who I was, as a little Black kid in this all-white elementary school"

"Entering into State, I was going through certain professional challenges and frustrations in my career"

"In light of that ... I knew I had to utilize my time very effectively and efficiently to get my work done"

"What that meant for me: It meant bringing everything — every single thing that I had accumulated at that point in my life, in terms of my professional experience — and focusing it into my studies at San Francisco State. It was not always easy"

"If you are able to embrace your challenges and put them to constructive use, that’s where magic can happen"

"In the final analysis, our humanity was front and center"

"It knocked me sideways for a second"

"But what I can also tell you is that I had to pick myself up and keep moving forward"

"I will not allow those kinds of disappointments, those kinds of snubs, rejections"

"I will not allow those things to define who I am. Because I understand I am bigger and better than that. And each and every one of you are also."

"I remember there was a newspaperman who sunk a lot of Denver Post money into getting that theater off the ground"

"For some reason, I have the figure of $13 million in my head"

"Going to Denver was terrific, and I very much looked forward to being there"

"The artistic director – Edward Payson Call – was very enthusiastic about me as an actor, and it was the inaugural opening of this theater company and three beautiful new theaters"

"I had gone to Denver full of optimism and enthusiasm. I remember a gentleman there saying something to me like, ‘Oh, you should be doing more in this production.’ And I thought, ‘You know what? I agree"

"I’ve always considered Tyne Daly to be a very serious actor, and I mean that in the best sense of that term"

"She’s very committed, and I remember the manner in which she applied herself to her work was always extremely intentional, and very much about the business of doing the best work possible"

"So I ended up speaking with this young man, and one of the things I said to him is that I am first and foremost thrilled and blessed to continue to work, and to be working on important projects. I know it’s a really hackneyed, overused term, but it’s true for me: I am thrilled and blessed."

"My introduction to Spike – our introduction to each other – unlocked a door for me creatively and culturally that I simply would not have had in the same way"

"To me, the enduring cultural significance of this film is that it is incredibly affirming, and it makes me joyous that that’s pretty much what audiences have picked up – White and Black, across the board"

"If I said it, I believed it, and I’m sure it had to do with my ambition to elevate myself and to be part of a system of work that elevated Black performers"

"When I think about my films with Spike, and then with Ryan, here I am at a point in my life and my career where I can look back and say: ‘My God, how fortunate am I to be part of that firmament, part of that creative environment"

"People need to be aware that at the best of times, the infrastructure in Jamaica needs a lot to be desired. So for an island like Jamaica to suffer this kind of a tragedy is even more devastating"

"And what I would ask is that however people are responding to the tragedy of Hurricane Melissa, that they would do whatever they can to help find out which organizations can help. I’m personally aware of an organization called Breds. They are based in Treasure Beach, but there are other organizations, and I would just ask, please, please, please donate whatever you can because obviously the need is huge. Had Melissa not happened, there would be significant need in Jamaica. That’s the nature of the economics of Jamaica. This tragedy has just exacerbated everything, so please give what you can"

"I do have family there, and I am intending on actually shooting a film there that I’m going to direct and co-produce and act in. As a person of Jamaican extraction, I’m always looking for ways in which I can contribute meaningfully to the island. And for me, making my film in Jamaica is a way of contributing and putting people to work. And so Jamaica is never far from my thoughts and how I can help and contribute"