ILLOVO – We find out what people are thinking at the 16th annual Nelson Mandela Lecture.
KOPI SEKOAILA: Madiba left the legacy of forgiveness and reconciliation. Many were very angry and I am happy he brought peace.
As we celebrate 100 years since Madiba’s birth, we find out how his legacy still lives on in people’s lives on Mandela Day.
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ANSILE KHUBEKA: He was very influential. Everyone in the world knows about him. That influence is very inspiring.
JOHN KRUGER: He brought about an amazing turnaround in South Africa. We are grateful for him.
ARENS SELEMA: He has changed many lives. We are free today because of Nelson Mandela and we need to appreciate that.
GIFT HLONGWANI: He taught us a lot of things. He taught us about being educated and to be responsible for ourselves. We can make it even if we start off with very little.
PRUDENCE MARIMANA: Him being black is the most important thing. He liberated us. Generations in the future will know about him.
MOHLATLEHO SEKOAILA: Madiba brought people together. We still have a long way to go but I think today we are equal.
MPHO ZALI: Madiba is still celebrated even after his death. His legacy makes me reflect on what I will leave behind when I am gone.
IPELENG MARIME: We have many opportunities today because of what he has done. He helped bring freedom to our lives. We need to make him proud.