"The authors draw parallels where there are none, between my political life which they show disdain at and investigations into the editorial independence of the SABC. Their hangover of former president [Jacob Zuma] clouded their judgment"

"They insinuate an unpalatable relationship which I seem to have had with the former COO, which in their minds led to this so-called interference which I seemed to have done at the SABC"

"What stands between our current state of the arrested development and a prosperous South Africa that we want to build as it is espoused in the National Development Plan 2030, is the quality of public service to accomplish that objective"

"With the glaring unemployment, this shameful act of unkindness towards the poorest of the poor should be arrested without delay if we are to work in unison for the common good of our citizens"

"This visit is a great opportunity to strengthen our ties and promote cultural exchange between our nations"

"This visit is a great example of the strong bonds between our countries"

"I'm thrilled to see Kaizer Chiefs here in Türkiye, a country with which South Africa has a long history of friendship and cooperation"

"We need to look at the schedule of crimes that cannot get bail conditions, this must be done in consultation with colleagues from the Justice cluster. The sentencing should be revisited. We have to revise the turnaround time of these case, from the investigation to prosecution of perpetrators, because cases delayed lead to justice denied"

"Our liberation and peaceful political transition was not a stroke of luck but a product of great political and intellectual minds of the midwives of our democracy like Ms Mkhize. These are fearless and courageous activists who were prepared to lose their lives for the liberation of the oppressed and the marginalised, for a free, equal, prosperous, non-racial and non-sexist South Africa. Ms Mkhize stood for truth and throughout her life, she was steadfast in her commitment to the vision of a truly free democratic South Africa, free from all social ills and injustices"

"Her passing robs the country of a devoted public representative, a champion for social justice and equality as well as a longstanding campaigner for women's rights. We mourn with the country and celebrate this extraordinary and remarkable woman who devoted her life to the freedom of many"

"As a daughter of Soweto, I stand shoulder to shoulder with community leaders in condemning this senseless act. As Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, and Co-Chair of the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster, I cannot remain silent when our people’s constitutional rights are trampled upon"

"There is a crucial need for accountability from both municipalities and councillors to the citizens"

"We must always remember that we remain a bedrock of service delivery"

"We appeal to parents and guardians to keep a watchful eye over them to ensure they are in a good place. We wish teachers, invigilators and markers all the strength they need to tackle the mammoth task at hand with all the zeal and fortitude that it requires"

"Since the dawn of democracy, one of the fundamental roles that the media continues to play in our democratic system is to critically scrutinises governmental programmes and ensures that the government is held accountable by the public."

"The emotional and psychological well-being of all learners will be paramount during this stressful period"

"The leadership has committed to a selfless and honest approach"

"Once again, a precautionary suspension does not suggest the person is guilty of any offence"

"It therefore means that even if some of the commitments we set for ourselves in the past and now, may be affected or their realization delayed by the current economic slow down, we shall never tire from working towards their achievements."

"If corruption and any other crime is made to appear not punishable in this province, we would be failing in our duties"

"Acts of gross misconduct in the public sector, point to nothing else but corruption and fraud."

"It cannot be correct to continue paying substantial amounts in the form of salaries, including benefits to people sitting at home pondering for months what is it they have to answer to"

"Our journey as a nation in search of its soul has never been more intense since the 1994 democratic breakthrough like it is now"

"For me to make an informed decision as leader of government in the province I must first give people a hearing and once that is done, I must find a solution. I cannot allow this to compromise service delivery to our people"

"The responsible disclosure of our status will make us friends to society"

"We must therefore begin to make it extremely difficult, as a collective, for those civil servants found guilty of pilfering rooted out and face the full force of the law"

"As true servants of the people, we shall forever remember that genuine transformation should be defined by the extent to which people’s lives are changed for the better."

"Our message of abstain, be faithful and condomise has now been expanded to include disclose your status. It is now ABCD, Abstain, Be faithful, Condomise and Disclose"

"We cannot whisper in the dark about our condition lest we betray our nation"

"Our teachers are carriers of what this society will become. They have the responsibility of shaping our tomorrows"

"Talking about corruption in departments from the roof-tops, will take us no where!"

"It is clear that habitual contraventions of government procurement protocols by senior officials, acting in concert with some entities, have prejudiced government financially in some instances. It is scandalous, strictly speaking!"

"Your investment in us must bear returns"

"The best tribute we can pay to this distinguished citizen of our province is to continue building an economy that benefits all its citizens and to ensure access to economic opportunities by the historically marginalised people of our country"

"Crime and Corruption,and acts thereof, have become a real threat to the future of our democracy"

"theirs is a legacy we shall protect and defend"

"Are we saying our own children working and studying abroad be killed in the foreign lands where they are outside their country of birth?"

"It is painful for parents to raise a child who, once grown, turns into a monster and kills them"

"We seek to pursue our objective of a better life for all."

"The pressing need to concentrate on the present does not, and must not, imply disregard for the future"

"When we speak about heritage, we speak about legacy"

"We stand on the shoulders of cultural icons who fought for the liberation of the most oppressed people in the world in Africa"

"We will not always be right, we must be open to criticism, even when it seems harsh, there are lessons to be drawn always"

"My wish is that we do not resign our people only to raise grievances but to also use their agency to collectively work towards a common future and truly give a sense of place, security and dignity to redress the human wrongs of our past to human rights of the future"

"Peace, security and stability can never be fostered in this world without the position of women being significantly improved first through economic empowerment and safety in our bodies"

"Ubuntu as a guiding principle of our cultural and economic diplomacy, echoing Agenda 2063’s Principle 6, will best be achieved with women at the centre as champions of Africa’s development"

"I would like us to remember to work tirelessly for justice so that when we are honoured - we are also celebrated as national heritage"

"The war on our bodies as women must take first priority in this continent"

"We all know that where conflicts burst, the attack on women and children remains one of the most potent weapons"

"The progress of women is the best measure of societal progress"