The State President of the Republic of South
Africa, Nelson Mandela, on April 23 1997.
"My very best to the organisers of the Food for
Life Festival of the Rainbow Nation. They have
set an example for all South Africans of caring
and community spirit which transcends
cultural barriers and allows us to look ahead to a peaceful and
prosperous future for all citizens."
Deputy President Thabo Mbeki, December
1995.
"Food for Life is the real Reconstruction and
Development Programme. The understanding
that if I have a plate of food, let me share it with my neighbour, let
those who are feeling sad come together with us and together we can
share this burden. This understanding should be taken from Food for
Life and transmitted to the entire country."