"It’s wonderful to have relationships with other countries, but we need to say ‘African solutions for African problems…"

"“A nation that does not care about its youth does not deserve its future"

"the need to make sure young people who feel despondent, voiceless and hopeless understand that politicians care about…"

"The thing is to take that passion, intellectualize it and make it work for you. Make it useful for your community,"

"The diplomat also believes it is important to communicate with Africa’s youth in order to secure the continent’s future."

"It’s all about communication. If you don’t talk, then you cannot understand anything about anybody,”"

"South Africa's collective memory is an integral part of its living heritage"

"People without a memory cannot chart their past to the future"

"Our nation owes her an enormous debt of gratitude and appreciation for all the sacrifices she has made throughout her…"

"Poetry plays a significant role in the restoration of the memory of a nation"