"There was a collision on the field resulting in his horse stumbling and then falling on top of him. Nicholas sustained a brain stem injury and while he can hear and understand everything and his brain is fully functional, communication is difficult"

"People want to laugh at themselves. But, who is going to start the joke?"

"You are never finished as an actor. The process of learning carries on. It never ends."

"Take the time to develop and study the craft – go to school. Take it seriously as a profession and honour your talent the same way you would if you wanted to become a doctor or a lawyer."

"I’ve always had a very deep passion for social justice and social justice issues, being a black child born under apartheid in the 1980’s. That had a very deep impact on me and my heart. That passion was always also inside of me and I’ve also felt very passionate about empowering young people especially from under privileged backgrounds in particularly in my community through education and the performing arts."

"Before being a mom, I was career driven and I was selfish person, but I have been a lot more selfless."

"Black artists are tired of having to beg for crumbs from the industry’s table when we are just as talented, qualified, and worthy of opportunities as our White counterparts. We don’t need anybody’s crumbs; we have already earned our seats at the table."

"I feel that someone else owning your idea is challenging."

"We’re building a legacy, and I hope this inspires every young woman out there to pick up a camera and tell her story."

"One of my fondest memories was in Austria. I was called out to the balcony of the Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna. The full moon shone over the trees in the vast garden and a white carriage appeared. Ballerinas stepped out of the carriage and performed a magnificent ballet in the garden"

"It’s important to know where your strengths lie and solely focus on that. That’s why when starting a business, It is vital that you partner with people that compliment the skills that you have."

"I was a miserable newly wed and often pondered about where I should be travelling to, wondering what I was doing on a farm. I decided to burn my diaries of my time as Miss World, because I did not want to live in the past anymore"

"What really brought me down to earth, was when I lost my first child"

"What sparked my interest in this field was the ability to evoke people's emotions, through storytelling, which I think is a magical thing to be able to do."

"There will be points where the work will not be magnificent and there will be moments when it comes back to itself again."

"You don’t have to create something new. Just be in a conversation and then something new will arise."

"I think university catches you at a very specific time in your life where you, yourself, are trying to figure out yourself."

"It’s important to have realistic expectations about what you want to do, If you just want to handle the creative side, then partner with trusted people who can run the business side."

"Life is a choice"

"I remember sewing nighties for them when they were small and later washing and drying the army uniforms when the boys came home for the weekend. I still see myself hanging those uniforms over heaters to dry"

"I was proud to see how a South African story was told by South Africans on our very own soil and also from our own voice. We did not have to bring an international start for this, we went with our talent which is phenomenal."

"Acting became a vehicle for me to do the work I was meant to do, which is to share what I’ve been through."

"Rise up from the place of guilt and feeling sorry for yourself and run to your destiny."

"A child is a gift from God regardless of how it was concieved. God does not make mistakes."

"I had to understand that my mistakes don't define me and that I had a life to live and dreams to fulfil."

"Coming from a family that wasn't well off, I though certain things were out of reach and were only for specific people."

"My passion kept me going, but sometimes passion does not pay the bills."

"Love is eternal. People have been hurt and disappointed and because of that, have stopped believing in the existence of love. You find love from God. Learn to love yourself. Only then can you love someone else."

"Trust yourself. The world is not as scary as we think it is."

"I believe that love should be the foundation of every marriage and not money or anything materialistic."

"It was incredibly stressful, because I was always terrified that I would forget what I wanted to say"

"We have been longing to tell a story about Black families being Black families, and this series is a celebration of who we are in all our chaos."

"I am a gatherer. If I like someone, I invite them to my home"

"I believe that there is a tendency to focus on narratives of struggle and resilience when it comes to black women on screen but I love to tell stories that centre on joy, adventure, and carefree living."

"Life has changed enormously over the past 11 years. There are times when we get depressed. We have to just come to terms with it"

"I grew up thinking there were things I was not worthy of."

"I calculated everything - I planned and over-planned at times and I ended up missing opportunities because I was very careful."

"I would rather lose my sense of touch. I love talking and listening to stories. So, I can't afford not to be able to talk and hear."

"Just throw yourself in the deep end. Whatever opportunity you get, throw yourself in."

"Being a mom has taught me to be patient, be still and to listen. To give attention when it is needed and give time - and that I just need to calm down."

"We still need to learn about mental disorders and know that people who have them have a place in society. They just need to be better understood and get the help they deserve."

"I would say all things are possible and you can open any door."

"Mental illnesses and disorders are different and that is what people don't quite understand."

"As black people, we still have a long way to go to understand and learn more about mental illnesses. This is not to say we are people that don't want to learn or know more, but there is also the language barrier."

"Mental illnesses are different and there are no names for them in our own languages."

"At first, women were not given the big roles on screen but that is changing. We are starting to see more female heroes and women leading films. The thing is, women are overlooked when they can do the job just as well or better (than men)"

"Women are always seen as part of the makeup or wardrobe team only. It is time that more women step into directing or producing. Of course, it is happening but it is happening slowly and more needs to be done. The time for women to be in the background is over"

"I would tell young actresses to do things the right way and to be patient. A lot of the time people are so hungry for fame that they do not give themselves enough time. Just be patient because your break is coming. Don't let someone have power over you"

"In this industry, it is one thing that is still going on. It is not like the beginning when we were all shocked. I feel it is so normal that females are even laughing about it. It is still happening"

"It was so touching being there. Skeem Saam is an educational show and highlights some of the issues these children face. So, it was great to see them response to us. I really enjoyed motivating and giving back to my community"