Phumzile van Damme Quotes

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

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

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

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.

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.