Progressive Leader Issue 3

Wise Words
“Madiba epitomises a generation of leaders whose selﬂ ess sacriﬁ ces placed South Africa to the road to
democracy. As the leader of the democratic revolution he sacriﬁ ced his freedom for the ideals of a democratic
and free society in which all races could leave in harmony and with equal opportunities.”
President Jacob Zuma
Address to Traditional Leaders at Freedom Park, 5 November 2009
“The steps we need to take to respond to the recession cannot be separated from the longer term task of
transforming our economy and society. That is why we borrow not to bail out banks and failing businesses, but to
invest in economic infrastructure, education, health care, rural development and the ﬁ ght against crime.
“That is why we see in this recession an opportunity to improve the operation of government and ensure that it
better utilises scarce resources. Though we may be buffeted by the uncertain winds of the global economy, we
are not helpless. Working together, determined that our common national programme should succeed, we can
and will weather this particular storm.”
President Jacob Zuma
Address to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), 29 October 2009
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“All of us know that it will still take immense courage and commitment from all of us to ensure that non-
racialism is practiced in our daily lives and in our relationships with our fellow South Africans. We should never
take the strides we have made towards national unity and reconciliation for granted.
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“That is why we need an active, engaged and critical citizenry, across all communities, white and black. This
requires confronting openly those issues which cause disengagement and disaffection from the social and political
discourse of today. We must always remind ourselves that the past we inherit but the future we create.”
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Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe
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Address at the End Conscription Campaign’s 25th Anniversary, 1 November 2009
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“A lot will be expected from us as the host of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. We must take advantage of this soccer
D spectacle to showcase our rich heritage through our craft, music and dance. We must show the world that we
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love our culture and that South Africans are indeed hospitable. We are not going to be judged only on the ﬁ eld
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of play but even on the richness of our cultural heritage. Our artists must see this as an opportunity to showcase
South Africa’s talent and creativity to the world.”
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Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe
Heritage Day Celebrations, 24 September 2009
“We encourage and enjoy the public participation in the generation of ideas and shaping of policy. The
establishment of the Planning Commission headed by a minister and minister responsible for Monitoring and
Evaluation captures our commitment to performance of our government. We cannot wait for the opposition and
the media to criticise us before we notice non-performance. Feedback from various stakeholders in society is
critical for monitoring and evaluation.”
ANC Secretary General Gwede Mantashe
Address at the Tshwane University of Technology, 8 September 2009
“It has been ﬁ fteen years since all South Africans voted for the ﬁ rst time and we are proud of our achievements
during this short period of democracy. Our model of democracy has been praised worldwide and some of the
architects of our political miracle are in demand around the globe to assist with negotiations in the hotspots of
the world.”
ANC Treasurer General Mathews Phosa
PBF Brieﬁ ng for European business leaders, 29 October 2009
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