THE WEEK IN WORDS
I think I’d be prepared to play in the juniors if I had to. – Maria Sharapova on whether she would be prepared to play in the qualifying tournament for either the French Open or Wimbledon. Today auditing looks at everything, including the performance, quality, efficiency and the impact you are having on the lives of the citizens. You might have clean books, but if you are failing on those other aspects of auditing, you fail the whole audit. – Newly appointed eThekwini municipal manager Sipho Nzuza, born in Umlazi, on his plans for the city when he starts his job next month. The gap they have left in my life and family will never be filled. My kids were very close to each other and they loved school. I loved them so much. I will always miss them. This is one of the most difficult times for us as a family. – Max Mayisela, whose two sons, Thapelo, 15, and Sibusiso, 9, and daughter Nokuthula, 8, were among the 18 children and two adults who died in the fiery taxi crash in Gauteng last week. Nobody is supposed to die, simply because we have a long weekend. Really, it can’t be. But this is what is happening in South Africa. It can’t be that we allow that to happen. This story can change, and it has to change. – Deputy Minister of Transport Sindisiwe Chikunga appeals for caution from drivers and pedestrians. Let’s make sure that our vehicles are roadworthy and they are ready for the road. All our drivers should understand one thing – that the roads in South Africa are a shared space. We need to respect each other and we need to make sure that we give each other a chance on the road. – South Africa National Taxi Council (Santaco) president Phillip Taaibosch urges taxi drivers to exercise extreme caution, especially during the long weekend. Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (SAFCEI), and Earthlife Africa Johannesburg, based their case on the constitution, which states that, when it comes to far-reaching decisions, such as the nuclear deal, which would alter the future of our country, government is legally required to debate in Parliament and do a thorough, transparent and meaningful public consultation. – SAFCEI’s Liz McDaid welcomes the ruling by the Western Cape High Court that effectively called to a halt the government’s controversial nuclear power expansion programme. It held special symbolic significance as it came on the 31st anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.