We thank all our distinguished international guests for having come to take possession with the people of our country of what is, after all, a common victory for justice, for peace, for human dignity. We trust that you will continue to stand by us as we tackle the challenges of building peace, prosperity, non-sexism, non-racialism and democracy.
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External support can wane, leaving reforms vulnerable.
Our daily deeds as ordinary South Africans must produce an actual South African reality that will reinforce humanity's belief in justice, strengthen its confid…
The time for the healing of the wounds has come. The moment to bridge the chasms that divide us has come. The time to build is upon us.
Your Majesties, Your Highnesses, Distinguished Guests, Comrades and Friends. Today, all of us do, by our presence here, and by our celebrations in other parts …
Fifteen years ago, when the Cold War ended, many of us hoped for a new world order to emerge. A world order rooted in human solidarity - a world order that wou…
The early years of the United Nations have been difficult ones, but what did we expect? That peace would drift down from the skies like soft snow? That there w…
What right do white racist, who believe their race is superior, have for complaining about black racists, who see something special in their own race? What rig…