I do take seriously and am grateful to the ANC that, in the face of its revolutionary mission to ensure a better life for all and the creation of a non-racial, non-sexist and democratic South Africa, it deployed me at the pinnacle of its role in government.

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There is no cloud above my head - there is not even a mist.

We have a history in South Africa of an entrenched white monopoly capital.

I fear no motion of no confidence or impeachment, for they are the lawful mechanisms for the people of this beautiful country to remove their president.

As a citizen of this country, I've got to be honest to the people of South Africa.

When I joined the ANC, I never thought I would be anything. In no way, did I say, 'One day I could be the president. I think I am good material for the presidency.' Not at all.

We South Africans are also crazy about football, so the World Cup can be nothing but successful.