De Wet didn't ask to be released. All he said was 'I'll respect the decision of the premier, I wish good luck to whoever she appoints to succeed me'.

I respect Michael's decision. He found out that, for him, the timing wasn't good and, honestly, I'm excited about some of the (other) people who have expressed an interest.

I have called Maldini to try and convince him to return, but he has asked me to respect his decision to retire. From our point of view, we won't be asking him again .

We accept and we respect the decision, but we don't agree with it,

I'm disappointed with the decision, but I respect it.

I respect the judge's decision, but I strongly disagree with it.