QUOTES OF THE WEEK

“It’s a patience game, it’s a true test of character,” – Proteas spin bowler Keshav Maharaj after he scored his second five-wicket haul in as many Tests and walked off with the man of the match award in Wellington, New Zealand, this week. “I was so scared, but I told myself what should happen must happen, but I won’t allow myself to be disrespected like that.” – Lebohang Mabuya after she defended herself against a bully in Texamo Spur at The Glen Shopping Centre, south of Johannesburg, in a video post that went viral this week.

“He did confess. We feel it every day. it opens old wounds. Our father brought us up with morals and values. We loved him like a brother and what he did was an absolute betrayal.” – Sandra Baliram, sister of slain Shanaaz Sewnarain at her husband Rajiv’s bail application.

“Maybe it was a good thing it was such a poor performance. We will lift out game against the cheetahs.” – Sharks assistant coach Ryan Strudwick after his team’s lucky lastminute win against the lowly Kings last Saturday.