The preschoolers were asked if they knew who Mandela was.
Some of the Bollie Creche Nursery School children with their principal, Aleida Stoltz.
To honour Nelson Mandela, the Benoni City Times visited Bollie Creche Nursery School to ask learners what they had heard about Mandela and their birthday message to him.
Kiera Farham (six): Nelson Mandela is one of the old presidents who was friendly to everyone. He united everyone. My message to him is, ‘Happy birthday, Mandela. Have a nice day.’
Some of the learners who answered the vox. Top left: Levi Heath, Brayden Kloppers, Kiera Farham, (second row from left) Taliya Sabo, Logan Vester, Front: Amelia Wustmann, Ashlin Cooper and Thuntlu Luwana.
Logan Vester (six): I have heard about Nelson Mandela. He was our president a long time ago. My message to him would be: ‘I hope you have a nice birthday in heaven.’
Ashlin Cooper (four): I have heard about Nelson Mandela. He was in prison and he died. My message to him: ‘Have a nice birthday and enjoy your day.’
Levi Heath (six): Mandela was a respected man and was a president a long long time ago. My message to him on his birthday is, ‘Happy birthday. Have a wonderful day.’