"It talks to raising girl children in our era and the system put in place to suppress their power ... my daughter is one such queen. Train them young to own their power responsibly"

"There can be no rebirth without healing. Healing (after the burning season) is a return to complete, infinite, unconditional love and divine order"

"As we enter this season, may we be intentional about healing the childhood wounds that stagnate our growth. The wounds that hinder us because the promise of infinite, pure and unconditional love for us as children was broken and the divine order of the inner child disrupted. Sakhubeka. If we didn't love the inner child, we best believe we will detest the manifest adult."

"I'm on a journey to heal my ‘father wound’. Sometimes I wonder if it will ever heal. But I am committed to the journey. No day is the same. Some better than others but in my healing, I have surrendered to vulnerability. It is where I have found strength. And I know in my healing, I will find my power again"

"Polygamy needs people who have money. In fact to keep a single woman, you need money or stay the hell away from women"

"PLEASE!!! Stop chasing people’s children, saying you love them / get married but lack the responsibility of being a man"

"And this question of the girl ‘what are you bringing to the table?’ haibo thixo, you brought yourself to ME…unprovoked…what table now"

"The reason my marriage is suffering is because of the abuse I have suffered at the hands of my husband. I do not like talking about my private life, nonetheless it is true that I have opened a case against him"

"I was the type of girl who will go to school and come back home to do her chores. I didn't even have a boyfriend until I was in varsity"

"I did all this while I was a student at DUT studying drama and production. I have enjoyed every part of my journey. Molao O Reng is the first project I’m doing as a 'TV host'. I’ve only been a radio host and actress and I’m humbled and thankful to Moja Love for believing in my capabilities"

"I wouldn’t say challenges. I catch on environments easily — I’m used to cameras when acting. The difference with TV presenting is you need to look directly at the camera, while in acting it’s the opposite. I just took my radio presenting experience and put it on camera"

"Molao O Reng viewers can expect raw or real life experiences from different cases that will be revealed on the show every Thursday. We discuss issues I’m sure affect 99% of South Africans in every household, one way or the other. They will also get advice from the panel of lawyers or advocates I have on the show to give guidance in the cases"

"At 3 000m up, this incredible world above the clouds was the stage set for a dream. Any young kid from Africa can only dream of experiencing momentsCape Argus"

"I believe the characters that I have played so far are not challenging enough. I still want to play a lead role and just unleash what I am feeling inside. I want to explore gangsters’ roles and play a character of someone who has this massive anger"

"Looking at where I am at I say it is God's grace. What I know is that when I was growing up I saw myself on TV but I never thought that one day I’d be where I am on Friday. God has made it happen for me. Winning the two awards just proves that women are capable of presenting African traditional music shows. The statuettes encourage me to even work harder though many male maskandi fans still believe in a male presenter. What people do not know is that radio is my life and I grew up singing maskandi. I am Zulu woman who is proud of her culture that is why I enjoy presenting the show"

"I tried my luck in the taxi industry because I believe that we all come to this world carrying different keys to open different life doors. Since I am also a motivational speaker I always say that we all need to tap into those other talents that we have and explore them. I am that person who is never satisfied with where I am"

"The taxi industry is intimidating and it is still male-dominated and you can see that when you attend meetings. Despite everything that is happening to it, I am here to make money just like others"

"I didn’t see a chance to feel so terribly bad again and not be myself"

"Whatever awaits me, I'm ready"

"When my friends say they can’t understand why I don’t want to continue chemotherapy, I explain that I am happy and at peace now again. More chemo, steroids, and transplants may extend my lifespan slightly, but then I am constantly anxious and sick and never fully myself to enjoy life"

"Life is so contradictory; I am dying, but everywhere in nature there are signs of new life. This gives me joy and peace"

"It was an honour knowing you over this past year. Your commitment to your craft was inspirational. You had a light inside you that was felt by all who were around you. Deepest condolences to your nearest and dearest,”the statement read"

"Michelle was an icon in our industry,"She took her craft seriously and was passionate about performing. She was filled with grace and had a beautiful spirit;says her agent Suzi Howes"

"Michelle Botes was more than an actor; she was a national treasure, whose talent, charisma and authenticity brought life to every role she played. Her contribution to the arts will continue to resonate, reminding us of the power of storytelling to unite, heal and transform;Sport, Arts, and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie"

"It's tragic we lost someone like Michelle. She was not only talented but also a fantastic mother to our children;Her ex-husband, Ian Roberts"

"I don't know how I will be received. I hope that they like my character, but I will just take it as it comes. I am excited to head back and watch the show's debut"

"You have all these people who are doing amazing things and people are becoming more used to the fact that we can do the job. All those people open doors for me. They open doors for all of us. You don't realise how they pave the way for you"

"I have been looking for international roles for the last year. I have been constantly auditioning and sent, like, a million tapes. I went overseas to meet directors. So I have been working. You realise that some roles are not made for you and you move to the next thing. It is not about international recognition. I just want to have fun with my roles. Personally, I just want to act"

"Playing Lolly was a big thing. The character went through a lot and it was the first time I felt the power of what we do as actors. She was a troubled teen and went through a lot of things. It was a privilege to play her. People would actually come up to me and tell me they went through the same things, they identify with her"

"I remember the producers saying to me to stop trying so hard and just go with the character in the beginning."

"Love is acceptance - my best times are spent with people I love and who love me"

"I lose my cool when people act with no regard for others. Thinking it’s ‘all about you’ and not taking anyone else into consideration is unacceptable – even if you are stressed"

"I’m most at peace when I have managed to do good work"

"I’m scared of not progressing. Not building. Not learning the lesson. Causing hurt to those I love. Not being true to myself. Making assumptions"

"I really wish I had more time"

"She was a woman of class, style, grace, and her conduct was charming, spontaneous, sensitive, tender, natural, refreshing and polished. Her untimely death is our tragedy. It is actually terrible;Robert Whitehead"

"She was one of South Africa's most promising young actresses," said one of the guests"

"I love and appreciate the support you give me. My heart sank when I read this last scene as DR P. I gave everything, every time for every take. I don’t have regrets."

"I’m grateful and content because I got to work with some of the best directors – Mthunzi Dubazane – Sabelo Ndlovu – Zimkhitha Maseko and Zuko Nodada and the script supervisor – Sihle"

"To the actors, I had the pleasure of working with on the show – I learned a lot from you. Guys, love and light. To the acting coach and co-star – thank you sir for being a great sparring partner on set – Sibalhkulu"

"To my husband, every step of this pregnancy has been easier because of how helpful and caring you are, I love you."

"I’ve been out for two years because I didn’t do anything in 2024. That’s why people see this as a return"

"I want to be discerning in what I take on, especially because I have someone looking up to me. I won’t take on aggressive roles unless they serve a purpose—whether to drive a story or make an impact. I believe South Africa needs more educational productions."

"I’m gifting myself the time lost. I’m now fully focused on exploring not just acting but other aspects of the industry."

"I love the simplicity and the sense of community. Even though my late grandmother is no longer there, being in that environment keeps me connected to my roots."

"It does make one worry about the longevity of work. We already have high unemployment in South Africa, and for artists, the struggle continues. There’s still so much we’re fighting for"

"am turning 60 in November, I feel it. I feel it when I look at my grandchildren."

"I think I have done about five productions with Janis. Mannie was saying – ‘this is my last new production at the Baxter’. [Manim retires as Baxter director at the end of the year]. And I said I am glad – because I did my first play with you when you were running the Market Theatre in Johannesburg."

"My employers used to say – ‘oh Thembi you have such a beautiful voice’"