Quotes by Mangosuthu Buthelezi

All of our forebears contributed to what South Africa has become. That does not, however, mean that I must apologize to anyone for being born a Zulu, or for having that culture. (Mangosuthu Buthelezi)

And the basis on which we agreed to operate with them involved a manifesto, where it states that we proceed from different ideologies and policies. One thing that we insisted on was that they should take an oath to reject racism and discrimination. (Mangosuthu Buthelezi)

For our white members, voting is something they have done for hundreds of years. But for us, it is not such a traumatic thing, because we have never participated in an election. (Mangosuthu Buthelezi)

I am not the kind of leader who pontificates about what should be done - I don't operate on scenarios, and I am not a prophet. (Mangosuthu Buthelezi)

I have been in America only once since Mr. Clinton became your president - as a speaker at the United Nations. (Mangosuthu Buthelezi)

I rejected the armed struggle because, as a Christian, I am committed to a nonviolent and peaceful struggle. But people take their own initiatives, because it is a Lebanon type of situation here. (Mangosuthu Buthelezi)

I remain your servant and I will do as you ask of me. (Mangosuthu Buthelezi)

I was proud to call Dr Rupert a friend. He was always a wonderful source of support and kindness. (Mangosuthu Buthelezi)

In Hanover Park they highlighted the terrible plight of backyard dwellers and the fact that year after year nothing has been done to help you: the hope and despair you all live with every day. (Mangosuthu Buthelezi)

My party is committed to a federation. (Mangosuthu Buthelezi)