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Phumzile van Damme
10 quotes
“If breakdown happens, you must never, ever think that it’s a sign of weakness or it’s a failure. Do not give up hope. Keep trying. Knock on every door.”
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“It’s important for us to do this kind of advocacy, its important for us to start applying the pressure. And the fact that they don’t even make the effort, just shows how much they don’t care”
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“My message would be that you have an opportunity here to meet us halfway. We do not want to shut down Facebook. I think Facebook should continue to operate, but I think there’s an opportunity to demonstrate goodwill and to South Africa, it’s an opportunity in the small window that’s left, to take steps”
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“you know we will monitor disinformation in all 11 languages this is what we’ll do, this is what we’ll do. And then after the election, begin the conversation about monitoring disinformation going forward”
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“I think in order to prevent a situation where government starts thinking about regulation, which might start infringing on freedom of speech. I think a conversation must be had, one of solutions seeking and not an acrimonious one.”
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“I grew up in a family of strong women. I was taught from an early age that my strength lies within. I was taught to stand up and stand strong.”
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“My late grandmother, a great matriarch is my hero. She was afraid of no one and spoke her mind. In meetings where only men were allowed to speak, she would stand up and speak.”
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“Most people take up politics at in their late 40s and 50s once they have had life experience and raised their children. Being a young politician can be emotionally taxing if you do not have the right support systems.”
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“My advice to young politicians would be to make sure they have an adequate work/life balance, it is important to take time for yourself and self-care. Talk to your friends, family and colleagues if you are struggling. There is no shame in admitting so.”
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“My motivation at all times is for justice. I am a shy, introverted person, but in the face of injustice a fire is lit in my belly and I do not stop until there is justice. Once I set my mind to a goal, I do not stop until it is achieved.”
Phumzile van Damme (born 1983) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source