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" Issues to do with corruption, issues of how we can straighten out our state-owned enterprises, and how we deal with 'state capture' are issues that are on our radar screen. "

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" We say South Africa is an open country, and when people come here, we must deal with them with dignity and respect within the parameters of our Constitution. "

Cyril Ramaphosa

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" Everyone has to be receptive to the decisions of the ANC because that is the political center. You have got to accept the decisions, and you also have to accept the direction that you are given by the ANC. "

" We remain a highly unequal society in which poverty and prosperity are still defined by race as well as gender. "

" We must again carry the burden of our people and shoulder our commitment to leading them to the promised land. "

" When I was appointed deputy president, I accepted it, and it is the president's prerogative to appoint or remove anyone to the Executive. "

" Our Vision 2030 remains the blueprint for inclusive growth, social cohesion, and prosperity for all. Under this plan, we will continue to develop skills that can help our country realise its developmental goals and address labour market issues. "

" We need to make sure that the ANC branches are strong, that they can lead the communities we live in. "

" The country is yearning to put behind all these horrible things that have to do with corruption, state capture, behind us. The sooner these are all done, the better, because we want to move on; we want to move on to a better life. "

" We have realized that corruption is rife, and we are going to address it. We are going to root out corruption, and that is a promise I can make. "

" New schools, hospitals, clinics, factories, bridges, dams, and airports tell the story of a South Africa that has indeed moved forward. "

" In working to end violence against women and children, we need to ensure that men are centrally involved. Men need to organise themselves in a sustained campaign against gender-based violence. "

" We must acknowledge that there are factions in our movements... We should not be telling lies to each other; we should tell the truth to each other with the view that there will be unity. "

" We have to have a good look at the Constitution. Let's determine where the shortcomings are. Then we can start talking of clauses. "

" We should draw deep into Madiba's wisdom. We should draw deep into Madiba's style of doing things in an orderly manner, in a purposeful manner, in a way where we focus. "

" Climate change is a reality. "

" There are times when leadership needs to take a bold move forward. And there are times when the leadership needs to act on the basis of what the grass roots say. You need to have your political thermometer constantly in the political waters to know when to give leadership in what way. "

" We need to work together as social partners to focus on our economy by removing all the obstacles to investment and move South Africa to a higher level of growth. "

" We need to remind ourselves of the kind of society of which we have dreamed for so long, for which we have fought, and for which so many lost their lives. "

" As members of the executive, we are accountable to Parliament. "

" As the ANC, we have got to condemn violence as a method of addressing our differences and disputes amongst us. "

Cyril Ramaphosa

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" I have not committed any crimes. I have not stolen any money. I have not looted state resources. "

" Marikana is a huge wake-up call. "

" Apartheid was baked hard in the mining industry because that's where it originated. "

" We need to mobilise our structures and our supporters to oppose state capture and corruption in whatever form it takes. "

" There is nothing wrong with students demanding free education, and, in fact, it is something that our children deserve. "

" South Africa has not turned its back on human rights at all. "

" We've got to be moving together, working together, leading the country together, and ensuring that we achieve the objectives that our alliance has set out for itself. "

" We have brave hearts and won't retreat. We are not going back; we are going forward. "

" Some say the Constitution has robbed us of a proper land redistribution process. Others would want to look at other clauses. Well, it's South Africa. Everything is transparent and open for debate. "

" We want to open spaces for young people to thrive in this economy, and that is why we said... when government buys commodities and services, we must have some set aside for young people. "