The extraodinary Great Son of the soil, an Icon and selfless Stateman, he will always be remembered by all the World over, and I will be a failure if I do not congratulate him on this day, for being the person he is. The World has learned a great lesson from you Madiba, and I'm grateful for being examplary for the generation the World over. Madiba was released shortly after our country attained independence, and as young man in Sothern Africa, the pains,tortures and hardships the South African people went through, was the same metted against our people in Namibia, thus when he was released it was like a burden lifting from one's shoulder. Above all he leadership, selflessness and care to other human beings without even thinking of taking revenge against those who incacirated him, inspired me a lot. I wish another typical Leader will be born, to > read more

I remember your strong and memorable stance during your trial, and your consistency. Your endurance through 27 years of incarceration, and your exemplary spirit of forgiveness that gave us a beautiful country to inherit. Your spirit is exemplary, and we hope many generations of our children will emulate it. Jonathan Mthombeni

My biggest regret is that I have never had the opportunity to meet this man in person but it is a credit to him that he has had such an impact on my life and on so many many people like me, world wide I wish Madiba continued health ,contentment and peace for many many years to come. Happy Birthday Tata Madiba - father of MANY nations. May God bless and protect you.

Rolihlahla Dalibhunga Mandela. Warrior, statesman, freedom fighter, Nobel Prize winner, Africa’s most celebrated and most humble son. How we via to wear, be associated with, claim your“ 46664”. Little did your captors realise that the prison number they gave you, to rob you of your identity, to hurt and belittle and humble you, would one day be synonymous - across the world - with liberty, justice, and freedom, the catalyst for a nation so unique, so diverse, so blessed, that no rainbow could ever rival it. You, who have transcended age, colour, gender, race and nationality – have taught us to choose reconciliation; flatten our spears into plough shares; share each other's burdens and cherish and value humanity - in all its shapes and sizes and colours. You inspire us like no other. Just as you once said that talking to a man in a language he understands, goes to > read more

If only there were many of you Madiba, if only we could learn from you, if only we could follow your foot steps, the world would be a better place, Africa would have leaders with integrity, children would live in peace and harmony. Happy birthday Nelson Mandela,enjoy your day and hope that God will grant you your wishes, whatever they may be. Thank you for your public service, because of you we are who we are, and where we are today.

Our Students' Union at Reading University established a scholarship in the early sixties for one South African student a year, in support of Madiba and the struggle against apartheid. We were so moved by his strength and his humility - and he remains my idol. If more leaders would emulate him, we would have a much better world!

Thank you, thank you. We wish you peace and contentment this year.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TATA MADIBA You are a True Inspiration for all of us. I am so proud that you are the Father of Our Nation. May God keep you safe and Blessed for many more years. We Love You Baba

Dear Mr. Mandela, Your words, your life is a landmark for me, I learned a lot from them. I learned a lot by your country that I love , and every time I return to South Africa I feel a part of the raimbow Nation. Respect, dignity and tolerance are values that everyone should remember every day of their lives Thanks Madiba Ivan from Bologna-Italy

Tata mkhulu ,Madiba - ndifuna ulonwabele usuku lakho nosapho namhlanje ...thina sifunde lukhulu kuwe.Ndaqgibela ukubona ngo1993 eKhayelitsha ekapa.Long live the spirit of Mandela long live.