“The constitution contained in the Bill before us is the product of negotiation and compromise. Yet the central tenets of a democratic, just and equitable society remain uncompromised, because freedom is non-negotiable.”

Cyril Ramaphosa South Africa

“We have a Constitution we can be proud of, now let's make it work.”

Cyril Ramaphosa South Africa

“Now is the time to lend a hand. Now is the time for each of us to say 'send me'.”

Cyril Ramaphosa South Africa

“Immediate, swift and extraordinary action is required if we are to prevent a human catastrophe of enormous proportions in our country.”

Cyril Ramaphosa South Africa

“We owe this noble mission our courage. We must be brave and we must be bold.”

Cyril Ramaphosa South Africa

“If yesterday I fought as an enemy, today you have become a friend and ally with the same national interest, loyalty, rights and duties as myself.”

Robert Mugabe Zimbabwe

“Africa should have one identity, one nationality, one people, one currency, one army.”

Muammar Gaddafi Libya

“The branch will not break in the arms of the chameleon.”

Mathieu Kérékou Benin