AN 18-month-old boy was killed on Saturday and three other children seriously wounded during an armed attack on a homestead in the Sinyameni area in Tugela Ferry, northern KwaZulu-Natal. Police representative Director Bala Naidoo on Monday said Ndlengenasa Sibisi was killed instantly in the attack which took place shortly after midnight. The three other children, aged between five and 10 years, were taken to a nearby hospital where they were reportedly in a stable condition. The motive for the attack is not known. – Sapa
THEY SAID IT, from Sapa
“I have been called a Hitler, but I do not know where Hitler was born.”
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe during a meeting with Peter Schmidt, the new German ambassador to Zimbabwe.
“This is a principled stand I have taken out of deep concern for the plight of unborn generations who are condemned to death even before they see the light of day, for sins not their own… This is a moral position to which every leader who professes dedication to the welfare of our country should commit himself.”
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Lionel Mtshali about the decision to provide Nevirapine to HIV-positive pregnant women at state hospitals, contrary to national government policy.
“If we are against the death penalty, let’s also be against the death penalty for babies.”
Western Cape Premier Peter Marais. His province became the second, after KwaZulu-Natal, to accept an offer of free Nevirapine for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of the HI virus.
“If the life of a child rests on drugs, but she does not receive them, it’s a sin, it’s immoral.”
Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town Njongonkulu Ndungane.
“One wonders if they took the decision in a moment of complete sobriety.”
Northern Province United Democratic Movement leader Kingsley Masemola about the African National Congress’ plans to rename a large number of towns in the province. The towns could be named after sport heroes like Benni McCarthy, Penny Heyns and Retief Goosen.
“Whites who are poor are poor because of choice.”
New Azanian People’s Organisation MP Pandelani Nefolovhodwe.
“Mandela struggled for 27 years, Gandhi fought for years and Bram Fischer had to go underground. But, eventually, they were vindicated.”
Rastafarian Garreth Prince after the Constitutional Court turned down his appeal to be allowed to practice law despite his dagga convictions.
“We don’t want losing to become a habit.”
Allan Donald, fast bowler of the national cricket team following their eight-wicket loss in a one-day match against Australia, their third defeat in four days.