So you ask where Africa stands today? Well, let me answer the question with another: where do we all gather this evening, the eyes of the Scientology world fixed upon us? Not America, not England, nor Denmark. They are fixed on Africa.

Because if you previously thought you stood on the rim of the world, just a "remote outpost," those days are over. Because what you have created is the finest Class V Church in Scientology. And that is why the moment is yours. For tonight Johannesburg stands as number one!

So yes, this day is historic. And what begins in Johannesburg will now move on to Capetown, Pretoria, Durban and Port Elizabeth. Until, at last, just as LRH envisioned when originally searching out an OT base on this continent, we will one day soon also place an advanced organization on African soil.

And yes, that is the future and it begins right here. Because, it is your destiny. You don't just represent the hopes and dreams of a continent, you represent the hopes and dreams of all civilization.

And, if South Africa dreams of a Rainbow Nation, then, Africa, here is your church: a church where, regardless of color, regardless of creed, regardless of social standing: you are welcome.

Because we are not white. We are not black. We are all one to another brothers of humankind.

And in that spirit it is my honor to acknowledge your grand opening with a trophy. It reads:

"'From Southern Africa will spring the next great civilization on this planet, and it will succeed because Scientology and all its technology is on its side.' L. Ron Hubbard

"To the Executives, staff and public of Johannesburg organization:

"In commemoration of the grand opening of your new church and all you will do to help the peoples of South Africa fulfill their destiny."

Thank you very much.