... the people of South Africa salute and express their humble gratitude through the National Orders to the distinguished men and women who are the stars of our firmament, by admitting them to the ranks of those who belong to the esteemed National Orders of the Cradle of Humanity, the high pedestals on which will stand the human beings who have made it possible for us to live and develop in a world of freedom, without the fetters of oppression, |
[Analysts say,] South Africa is a heavyweight among developing countries, ... All I would say to that, really, is that people must look at what we are doing in South Africa, not their perception of what they think we are doing, but we are doing actually. And I don't think on the basis of facts, an accusation like that can be sustained. Can't be. |
a watershed moment for the German population in general and women in particular. |
And therefore it's a matter that we discussed, and I am quite sure that the Zimbabwe government will take the necessary steps to have that matter addressed, |
Billions would rebel in response to what they consider legitimate right of the poor that has been unjustly deferred by the rich (nations). |
But the matter of veto, I think it becomes part of the process of negotiations, |
China will emerge as one of the principal partners of South Africa...and we agreed that given the scope and depth of relations that will develop, we will establish a joint commission to incorporate all of these elements, |
Clearly, we cannot allow such a critical part of African history to die, because such a death would mean erasing an important link to our glorious past, |
Debt cancellation must be effected, ... It's really obscene that poor countries become net exporters of capital due to debt. |
Debt cancellation must be effected. It's really obscene that poor countries become net exporters of capital due to debt. |
doesn't make sense in the region here. |
Everybody in the region is interested to assist in the process of finding a solution to that conflict, |
For too long our country contained within it and represented much of what is ugly and repulsive in human society, |
For us, collectively, to meet these expectations, will require that each and every one of us, both rich and poor ... commit ourselves practically to act. This includes the most powerful. |
gives hopes to the billions of people across the world. |