June Sound Bytes

“I think there’s a long way to freedom.” - A workshop participant
“We have freedom, but in many other ways we [black South Africans] are oppressed.” - a participant
“We voted for freedom, but we still haven’t much.” – a participant
“The only way to liberate the South African people-it’s to give them education.” – Vela
“The only significance of South Africa hosting the World Cup for me is that all people from all races are embracing the South African flag.” – Vela on describing the importance of unity
“It’s [the World Cup] not going to benefit the majority of South Africans as South Africa has given FIFA more freedom.” - Vela
“Development is about giving knowledge to the people because then they can be self-reliant.” - Vela
“It is our (ANC party) responsibility to unite all South Africans.” – Vela