Happy Birthday Madiba! Working as a journalist for Swazi TV I met you first at the Convention Centre in Ezulwini/Swaziland. I think it was a SADCC meeting shortly after your release. After work we had a short private conversation in the hotel lobby when you approached me and my little boy Ayanda and my wife. This very personal meeting changed my life. You became my hero and idol since: Fighting injustice and change my attitude as a professional in the media. Thank you! And many happy returns! Fred