"I don’t know who they were involved with. The only way to get to know where Gundo has invested will be through a section 52 report, which comes every three months to update the council about the status of its investments, if there are any. That’s how I could’ve known about their investments. In terms of the names of the people, I don’t know and I’ve never met them."

"The only shortcoming I observed is that I was the only Minister of Water who is a woman. There is a lack of gender representation in this sector to the extent that there was no dedicated section dealing with the struggles that confront women"

"What we (South Africa) brought boldly to the fore is the need for water to be a priority on every panel. We learned a lot, but they also learned a lot from from us. We were not here just to absorb, but also to share"

"Specific work has already taken place, which include the upgrading of water treatment works, upgrading of raw water pumps, construction of new water reservoirs and the drilling and equipping of boreholes"

"We're satisfied that the ministry and the department addressed pressing challenges during the 100 days. We'll continue working with all stakeholders to address these challenges"

"This is a self-inflicted pain by the municipalities of Gauteng, because we warned the municipalities of Gauteng as early as June to take care of their water infrastructure, as they are losing lots of water"

"During these 100 days, we've received more than 250 complaints on a daily basis from communities regarding water security issues. Most complaints are about related functions from municipalities"

"Surely we don’t want to be counted when there’s a war on water, so there must be a reference that says we did our part to save the continent from going to war due to lack of access to water"

"Before we extend the hours or make a centre to operate for 24 hours, we start by monitoring various issues, including the state of the area and where it is located. In Bushbuckridge there are three zones; north, midland and mid-south. In these areas there are 24-hour clinics and they have hospitals. Some of these areas have two clinics operating for 24 hours."

"In the next AWW, we must step up our game and make sure that all the resolutions taken here are implemented. The time for talking is over"

"Pregnant women who would like to deliver their babies should come to this centre and not travel to the hospital, as the services are available here. Let them know that everything is prepared and the facility is ready, especially for them"

"I’m looking at a futuristic department that will be responsive in ensuring that it delivers on the mandate that the president wants."

"We appreciate the quick response time from our team and the co-ordination between the emergency health workers who were able to respond as quickly as we expected them to. Had that not happened, we don’t know what the outcome would have been."

"I’m the minister of technology. I’m here to disrupt the status quo. I’m not here to make people comfortable."

"So, we really appreciate the work that they have done. We would also like to send our condolences to the families of the nine comrades who have tragically lost their lives during the accident, and we want to say, we are keeping them in our prayers"

"All I know is that I serve at the pleasure of the president. If tomorrow he doesn’t want me, I will go."

"it’s important that as science and innovation ... we provide a market for them. If we do not have confidence in the people of South Africa and their innovations, who’s going to have confidence [in them]? You find that many local innovations are sold back to us [as foreign concepts]."

"Over the years, Mpumalanga has made remarkable strides in reducing the burden of malaria. From 2017 to 2023, we witnessed a 78% reduction in local malaria cases, a testimony of the effectiveness of interventions such as indoor residual spraying. This success reflects the dedication, hard work and collaboration among all stakeholders involved in the fight against malaria."

"That tells you that in the department you need a new skill set, but also you have to reconfigure the mandates of the entities."

"There is the Trinity – God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. But others think there is also God Stella."

"I’m not here to make friends. I’m here to make my mark in terms of serving the people of this country. I’m prepared to make enemies."

"Each of us is the captain of our own life. Live with positivity, remind yourself that you are beautiful, intelligent, and destined for greatness. Aim high, remove negativity from your life, and let go of people who bring you down, because the world may try to tell you otherwise."

"But the two things I’m committed to are that I shouldn’t undermine the Constitution of this country and I shouldn’t steal from the poor. From there, nobody is going to stop me for as long as I don’t do those two things."

"Everything that I do seeks to improve the lives of the people in this country. Unfortunately, the methodology and the tactics to do that may make others uncomfortable."

"It was a deliberate move to have taken people from those communities to be the sprayers there. If the people know you as a community member, they will be comfortable with you entering their intimate spaces. We would also like to reiterate that in order for us to run a successful malaria indoors spraying campaign, our operators need the support and co-operation of all the community members whose households they will visit. By allowing our spray operators into our homes, we have taken a patriotic step to reduce malaria transmission and fatalities, and to accelerate the battle to achieve zero local transmissions of malaria"

"In the Judiciary, we currently have more women than men, reflecting our progress as women. As many of you know, women make up about 51 percent of the country’s population, and according to the Electoral Commission of Zambia's 2021 register, around 53 percent of voters are women."

"The Committee welcomes the fact that Minister has agreed that once the report was released to the public, the Committee would get a detailed briefing and could then discuss the report at a meeting.”"

"Regarding the licensing of educators, the Committee heard that the department was working with the South African Council for Educators (SACE) to professionalise teaching through standard setting and the strengthening of the induction of new teachers."

"The proposal is to provide newly qualified teachers with provisional registration. In conjunction with the department, SACE is working on introducing a policy on professional standards."

"The Committee looks forward to the release of the final report on the “Jobs for Cash” so it can interrogate the issue and put the matter to bed that has been the thorn in the flesh of the education sector as a whole. The Committee will continue to keep an eye all issues discussed to monitor the progress,"

"I will prioritize engaging with traditional leaders and work to ensure unity."

"The appointment brought a great deal of excitement, as it opened up many opportunities to serve the people of Central Province. "First of all, I was very happy and excited to fulfill my role as Deputy Chief Whip, which is essentially equivalent to a provincial minister. Many people don’t realize this, but it’s due to the parliamentary structure. The Chief Whip operates at the cabinet level, and the Deputy Chief Whip…""

"We need to be really anchored by Psalms and Hymns so that we can produce spiritual songs."

"If you are strictly into African sounds like Rhumba and Bongo, you might be disappointed but if you are open to different sounds and musical experimentation, then maybe you'll find it interesting."

"I leave it to the audience to define my style. I try out different sounds but the message is gospel."

"Many people listen to their pastors but they have never read the bible for themselves. In Africa, we have one of the most uneducated Pastorate."

"I am pleased to share that doctors have cleared me of cancer, and I am glad to be back home."

"I am healthy and well, and I thank my friends and family for their prayers and support throughout my illness."

"Doctors have cleared me of cancer, though I am expected to go for check-ups every six months."

"I have reason to believe that no real investigation is underway, and the issuance of restriction notices is an act of harassment and an abuse of authority by the respondent. These notices have deterred potential tenants, putting the entire project in jeopardy."

"The Commission was fully aware that the project's funding depended on it being leased out and that I committed no crime in its acquisition."

"More women to engage in sports and called on the government to provide greater support for their involvement."

"Being active in sport is not about having money, this kind of activity of bringing people together to walk as nation is one of the indicators that it is possible for people to organise themselves as communities [to take up walking]"

"Energy democracy and ownership We must ensure that the shift to renewable energy does not simply transfer powerfrom one set of elites to another."

"Let us build solidarity across borders, industries and movements. The future is in our hands. We dare not stop until justice, equality and sustainability prevail."

"Social protection and support for affected workers and communities Workers in at risk industries must be supported, including through reskilling opportunities, economic support, and access to new jobs."

"There's no doubt that in the second round, the Paralympians will definitely do well, they never disappoint. But with those who participated here, we are proud of you. It is not always about winning but about representing the country and being able to finish,"

"Gender equality and women’s empowerment remain central tenets for development in the country, the continent and across the world. However, the nagging claws of gender inequality in the continent continue to impede women from contributing to the development agenda and lending their voice as they are precluded from many development-oriented conversations."

"The Global South must stand united in our fight for a fair and just climate response. We cannot allow the powerful nations who have historically benefited from the very industries that have caused this crisis, to dictate the terms of our transition."

"Well it is easy to say more, as a politician I would say I wanted more. But for them to be there to participate, we are grateful for the small and the big achievements - we are certainly proud of them,"