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Dear Mr Mandela ...

Welcome to the official Nelson Mandela 85th Birthday Message Book, page 19

Nelson Mandela turned 85 on 18 July 2003 - and you, and you, and you ... sent him 17 842 birthday messages via the official Mandela 85th Birthday website.

A selection of your messages has been published in this Book. See the box on the right for the full list of pages.

Happy 85th to one of God's most special persons. May the celebration be a joyous and spiritual time.
Russell Vollmer
Cape Town, South Africa

Wow! The years went by and you still look good. It is a priviledge to send a message to you on your birthday. may the lord send you many more birthdays, and stay as strong. Advice: if you think of good things, good things will come your way. Have a blessed day.
Michelle Yyver
Cape Town, South Africa

Few are called ... and even fewer answer the call. Thank you for saving our country. Happy Birthday Mr President!
Peter and Shirley Moore
Bryanston, Johannesburg, South Africa

You are the BEST, may God give you more life to share with us, guide, contribute to our economic development and care for our children. We love you. Happy Birthday.
Ramusi Family
Botlokwa, South Africa

mr madiba you carry the african torch high and it lights the whole continent and the world as well. we respect you and love you. may God bless you and protect you always.
Hassan Kulesi
Blantyre, Malawi

Hiya Madiba. Happy 85th birthday and we hope you have many, many, more and continue your good work. Enjoy your special day. Lots of love, The Sharps.
Camilla Rose Sharp
Durban, South Africa

Baie geluk Madiba met jou verjaardag. Baie dankie vir die voorbeeld wat u gestel het vir alle Suid Afrikaners. Mag toekomstige leiers dit nastreef.
Attie en Kotie Louw en kinders
Strand, Cape Town, South Africa

YOU are our father for life, thank you for SA, you are a star. 'HAPPY 85th BIRTHDAY'.
Noziphiwo
Queenstown, South Africa

Verby die lig
Voor in die wapad brand 'n lig -
'n sterk, slim, vriendelike swart gesig.
Die groot, jong, vegtende lyf
vertel krimpend van die jare van sy aardse verblyf.
Tyd maak die o‘ sagter
maak van aktivis 'n wagter.
Wysheid, liefde en respek,
vat lyding en baklei se plek.
"Laat die kindertjies na my toe kom.
Leer hulle, want die mens is dom."
Jy is regverdig deur die bank.
Jy is geliefd deur swart en blank.
Kan jy 'n bietjie langer bly?
Nelson Mandela - jy!?
Rika Kotze (Groenewald)
London, UK

On Friday when the sun rise, it is the birthday of a man so wise.
May God bless you with peace in your heart, as we celebrate with a leader so smart.
Berrie de Jager
Bloemfontein, South Africa

Congratulations on your 85th birthday. You are truly an inspiration for a generation that lacks guidance in the meaning of the word "humanity". May you have many, many more!
Peter and Adele Holgate
Vancouver, Canada

Happy Birthday Madiba. Since I had the honour of meeting you three years ago (when filming an interview with Amina Frense), your charisma has touched my heart. May you live many more years to inspire the lives of yet many more people.
Niels Mikkelsen
Copenhagen, Denmark

If only the world could had more Madibas - it would have been heaven. You are an inspiration, who will live in the hearts of the world forever. May you be truly blessed on your 85th birthday and thank you for brightening this world.
Kathy Anderson and family
Randburg, South Africa

Happy Birthday to a special person who makes me and the rest of the world smile.
Lynda Denny
Johannesburg, South Africa

Nooit sou ek kon voorsien dat Phil Potgieter (vryskutbeeldhouer) se geskenk ('n beeldjie van Nelson Mandela) 'n versigtige ereplek in my Afrikanerhuis sou hê nie - baie geluk met 'n merkwaardige 85 nie uit nie!
Andre Groenewald
Roodepoort, South Africa

Mr Mandela, Happy Birthday. You are an inspiration to the world. What more can I say ... I am speechless when I think of you.
Alison
Canada

Happy birthday Tata, you have touched lives, you define humility for me, I see wisdom engraved in your gracious face.
Miyelani Nzula
Oxford, UK

Dear Madiba, I wish I could thank you in person for being the very wonderful leader you are. Happy Birthday!
Ros Stephens
Cape Town, South Africa

A wonderful and joyous birthday. You are a true blessing to South Africa and the world. As you celebrate your 85th bithday please know that we are with you in prayer negotiating with God for an extra 50 more birthdays. All things are possible with God. Thank you Tata. All the best.
Dumisa Dlamini
Buccleuch, Johannesburg, South Africa

Happy birthday!! I along with many other people here in the US hope you have a wonderful time. Maybe one day our government can learn from all you have done.
Les Deal
Altadena, California, USA

you are my sunshine and inspiration madiba, you will shine thru all the deceit.
Ludi Novak
Durban, South Sfrica

I wish I could give you a GREAT BIG HUG in person to wish you happy birthday. We love and respect you and hope to have you around for many more years to come. thanx for all you've done for all South Africans: black & white!
Edna de Beer
Pretoria, South Africa

Dear Madiba!!! I hope you have a wonderful birthday and I sure hope you have many, many more!!! You are the most wonderful man in the world because without you South Africa would not be where it is today!!! Every thing South Africa is and ever will be is thanx to YOU!!! You made this country the best in the world and there is only you to thank!!! So, thank you Mr Mandela you are and always will be my hero!!! PS always keep smiling 'cause your smile puts a smile on millions of other peoples faces!!!
Andriette Geldenhuys
Woodhill College, South Africa

Happy birthday, I wish you good health and that we will soon have 45 million South Africans with your spirit. Can you imagine the momentum that that would create!
Philip Venter
Secunda, South Africa

Imini emnandi kuwe tat' Madiba. Thank you for making us proud to be South African. Enjoy your day with your family and friends. May God give you more years and good health to stay with us. We still need your spirit of UBUNTU. Thanks for existing.
Nomfundo Godlo
Sunnyside, Pretoria, South Africa

Congratulations, Tatu Madiba. I also thank you for the sacrifices you made for me and others whilst you were still a young man. Wuntshu!
Mbelani Madeyandile
Centane, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Thank you for your gift to the world of forgiveness and humanity. May you continue in health for many years.
Audrey Long
Blewbury, UK

Gelukkige verjaardag en nog vele jaren! (U hoeft mij geen bedankje terug te sturen. Ik zou slechts willen dat U, als *ik* 85 jaar oud word, U mij ook een 'Gelukkige Verjaardag' komt toewensen. IK ben nu 50.)
Norbert Van Damme
Flanders, Belgium

Dear Mr Nelson Mandela, You are an inspiration to me and my family. We would love to meet you some day. You are so kind to others and you taught us about forgiveness. Have a happy day on Friday and may you have many more. The world needs more people like you. God Bless, lots of love Gia (age 10), Trent (age 8) and family. PS Hope you get all you wished for!
Gia Ireland
Alberton, Gauteng, South Africa

Dear Madiba, May the Good Lord spare you many many years more to enjoy the fruits of your neverending efforts to bring peace, hope and prosperity to this beautiful country of ours.
Margaret Naidoo
Gauteng, South Africa

Happy birthday dear Madiba! If only everyone were like you, we would all live in peace and harmony. We wish you many more happy years!
Albertinie Christie
Alan Manor, Johannesburg, South Africa

Dear President Mandela. I was a young white Arikaans teenage girl when you were released from prison. No one has taught me as much as you have about what it means to be a true South African and human being. Your life story has shaped many of my own values and it will continue to inspire me for the rest of my life. Even now at an age when most people accept that they've done their duties on this earth, you continue to have the courage to stand up for your beliefs and opinions despite the consequences. Blessings to you on your 85th birthday. Your legacy will always inspire people like me to accept that changing the world is not just a pipedream, but a possibility. Happy birthday Madiba.
Ilda Jacobs
Washington DC, USA

Dear Madiba. happy 85th birthday. may you have many happy and healthy birthdays. Thank you for making me proud to be South African. You have taught me that in this world, anybody can forgive anybody. All my love.
Shaun Milner (aged 10)
Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa

Siyabulela qhawe lase Afrika, sibulela kuba wena usivule amehlo, besizimfama. phila ke wonwabe kwintsuku zakho zokugribela emhlabeni gorha lase Afrika.
Nganganda Nhama
Durban, South Africa

Dear Mr Mandela, Happy Birthday Sir! All the best wishes for you on this special day - it will also be my own birthday on Friday the 18th and I will only be 12 years old. My wish is that I will also reach such a ripe age as you. I hope that I will have one day the opportunity to meet you in person. Maybe you can come and visit our school one day. Have a brilliant day - I will think of you. Kind regards.
Marlou Turpin
Potchefstroom, South Africa

Aan 'n man met ware wysheid, kennis van vergifnis, 'n skerp sin vir humor en wat warme liefde uitstraal; aan 'n man wat waardigheid versinnebeeld - baie geluk met u 85ste verjaardag, Madiba!
Daan en Yvonne Grobler
Alberton, Gauteng, South Africa

Mr Mandela - both my mother and I share your birthday on 18 July and we will be toasting you on your 85th!
Fay Dent
Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Dear Mr Mandela, Wishing you a very happy and very blessed 85th Birthday. Thank you for being such an amazing role model for the people of this beautiful country of ours. With love and much admiration.
Catherine Gray
Durbanville, Western Cape, South Africa

Dear Nelson Mandela, My name is Kelsey and I am 13 years old. I would like to wish you a very good birthday on Friday. I too will be celebrating my birthday and there is no one else that I would rather share a birthday with. You are the greatest president that South Africa has ever had and I will Love you forever.
Kelsey Van Der Merwe
Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa

Tata, you are very special not just to me but to countless millions that admire your integrity, and exemplary life. You have had a remarkable influence on all of us. I love you with all my heart and I pray that the Great God Almighty will give you many happy years. Have a wonderful birthday, daddy.
Achu Ikechukwu
Bristol, UK

Happy birthday Madiba, may Allah bless you and may all your wishes be granted. InshaAllah.
Ebrahim
Modderfontein, South Africa

Madiba, I wish you a very blessed 85th birthday. May the best of last year be the worst of this year.
Kappie Kapp
Florida, Johannesburg, South Africa

Happy Birthday Madiba. thank u for being a great leader, you are a real inspiration to everyone worldwide. Hope some day I have the priviledge of meeting u. All my love, an inspired person.
Annika
Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa

The children of South Africa Bless You for giving them so much dignity! Happy Birthday Madiba!
Eileen
Durban, South Africa

Baie geluk met jou 85ste verjaarsdag Madiba. Jy is my kroon! 'n Simbool van die hoogste vrede naas die Messias denkbaar. Mag God jou ewiglik seen en jou vir ons nog jare lank spaar. Lovies, Monty en Kinders.
Monty Pienaar
Witrivier, South Africa

You are the incrustation of the elimination of segregation, that was caused by colour pigmentation, a man who has the power to change the world's celebration.
The inception of freedom, a man who won't stand for consolation, with your existence we have no space for insecurity, for I know that you live for life's prosperity.
You have helped us live what was known as something imaginary, something that would have stayed in our dreams for eternity. Each year you bring thoughts of how you earned the title “Royalty", the title that belongs to a man who will stay in people's mind captivity.
Happy birthday "Ntatemogolo"
Gomolemo Mokhine
Alexandra, Johannesburg, South Africa

Dearest Mister Mandela, I hope you have a wonderful birthday surrounded by people you love. You are a daily inspiration to me. May there be many more Happy Birthdays! With great love and admiration.
Mariette van Rooyen
Cape Town, South Africa

Darling Madiba, you have changed my outlook on life - you have changed my outlook on everything I never questioned, and because of that, I am a whole person. Thank you for the love and peace you radiate, thank you for being the 'healer' to our Nation. May you be blessed with HEALTH and PEACE! Happy Birthday, darling Oupa! Love.
Riani Naude and Family
Lynnwoodridge, Pretoria, South Africa

The South African State Theatre in Pretoria applauds the life of the brightest star in the African sky: Nelson Mandela! Happy Birthday, Madiba!
The South African State Theatre
Pretoria, South Africa

You set us free, you brought so many South Africans together and we all love you. May God give you long life so you can continue to guide us with your wisdom and courage. I love you Madiba. Happy 85th birthday !!! Haaaapppy birthday to yooooooou!!
Tex Riba
Cresta, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa

You have made us South Africans proud and we can only wish you many more years. Happy birthday Madiba.
Mr Sipho Mdhluli
Meadowlands, Soweto, South Africa

Dear Madiba, congratulations on your 85th birthday. It is through your inspiring dedication and love for our country that we as a nation have learned to grow together and realise that through humility, respect and understanding anything can be achieved. We are blessed that you are the father of our nation.
Adele Botha
Cape Town, South Africa

Happy Birthday Nelson
Jabu and Rebecca
Bryanston, Sandton, South Africa

Tata, may you see many more. We need people like you to make this world a better place to live in. You are simply the best.
Gwen Sefatsa
Orlando, Soweto, South Africa

Dear Nelson Mandela, Madiba, you represent the soul of South Africa. We love you for your passion and unfailing belief in the nation. Thank you for your spirit of reconciliation that you have continued to show us all. Have a wonderful 85th birthday. My family and I wish you many more healthy years filled with wisdom and happiness as you continue to bring hope to the hopeless in the World.
Andre van Breda
New Zealand

You are an icon of South Africa and the whole world. Today I am what I am because of you. I did not think that one day I would be where I am today. You are a true leader! You are my inspiration! My Hero! Long live Rolihlahla and happy birthday. We are free! Uhuru!
Joy Sibongile Mosito
Rooikraalspruit, Phokeng, Rustenburg, South Africa

You have taught us that the true leader is always willing to serve his people, always remains a student, always thinks big, and has firm values, while always being open to persuasion. On your birthday we say "Have a 26-hour day! Viva the Madiba dance!"
Mthunzi Ngwenya
Cape Town, South Africa

Best wishes on your birthday baba Madiba, and I wish you good health, peace and happiness.
Patrick Phasha
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TATA!!!!! May you see many more years, you are my hero and what makes you more special to me is that it is also my birthday on the 18th.
Koketso Sithole
Mamelodi, Pretoria, South Africa

die 85ste verjaarsdag van Nelson Mandela
'n gryse gebuk
onder ander se juk
neergeslaan
'n man uit een stuk
opgestaan
wat meer kan ons sing?
watter wens aan jou bring?
maar net ons gebede
vir vryheid en vrede:
Nelson Mandela, geluk!
André Kotzé
Struisbaai, South Africa

The Afrikaanse Handels Instituut (AHI), an inclusive South African Business Sector Organisation, wishes to add its voice to those of millions around the globe that are paying homage to former President Nelson Mandela on his 85th birthday. In particular, the AHI wishes to thank him for his leadership, his selfless service to South Africa and it's people, his important contribution to nation building and reconciliation, as well as the significant role he has played in South Africa's international exposure. The AHI believes in Mr Mandela's dream of a united South Africa with a vibrant non-racial economy where everyone enjoys the opportunity of reaching her/his potential, and will continue to help build the country into the winning South Africa of his dreams. His example provides the motivation. May Mr Mandela be blessed with good health and happiness.
Afrikaanse Handels Instituut (AHI)
Head Office Pretoria, South Africa

Happy birthday Madiba. On behalf of my family, Ii wish you many more beautiful years of health. I admire your strength, your courage, and your great ability to forgive. Thank you for all that you have done for the people of this country. Happy birthday.
Dr Jenitha Badul
KwaDuguza, South Africa

Warm birthday wishes for the father of all nations. Your birth has made me what I am today...I received a 'Nelson Mandela' scholarship to do my master's degree in the UK in 2001. A fund which was founded in your name, founded because of your existence and your dedication to free us from oppression. God, dearly bless the wonderful woman who gave birth to you and most of all God bless you and your family till the end of time. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MADIBA!!!! I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART.
Dorah Nteo
Pretoria

May your day be filled with everything that is dear to you, and may your remaining years consist of good things only.
Lucille Davie
Johannesburg, South Africa

By grace from the creator of all things, our world celebrates your birth. Here in Sacramento, California a small group openly celebrated your release from prison, a small group openly celebrated your election as South African President, and a small group will celebrate your 85th anniversary of emergency into this world. Today, we take down your large poster from the California African Museum as we temporary close the doors to find a new location. We renew our vow "as a catalyst for the renaissance of African culture" in your honor. Happy Birthday, Ashe'.
Michael Harris
Sacramento, California

May Madiba climb higher and higher, so that future generations can look up to him for good advice. Happy birthday madiba. May the Lord God give you many more years to come so that you reach 100 years. O gole o gole o lekane le tlou.
Isaac Nkgoatau
University of the North, Limpopo, South Africa

Tata, you are my hero, have a fantastic day. May you see may more !!
Thabile
Durban, South Africa

Happy birthday. God BLESS YOU.
Farouk Adams
Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Happy Birthday. Tata Mandela you have made all of us realise that if you follow your dreams hard you will indeed make them come true, We are proud to be South Africans because of great people like you. The whole world wishes you a happy birthday. Modimo abe lewena ka mehla realeboga.
Makopole Erick Mokgabudi
Ga-Hlopha, Groblersdal, South Africa

Happy birthday tata Madiba. May you see many more. Ri a vha livhuwa.Aa.
Faith Fulufhelo Mugivhi
Vereeniging, South Africa

You are a shining light in this world, who brings joy, peace and happiness to all of us. May God bless you. Happy Birthday.
Gordon Rathinam
Durban, South Africa

Happy Birthday Madiba! You are an inspiration to us all, but most especially to the children of this beloved country. May you continue to shine as a beacon to the world. You are greatly loved, and a living personification of the triumph of the human spirit over adversity.
Mark Turpin
Johannesburg, South Africa

I love you Madiba! Happy birthday!!!
Joash
Parkmore, Sandton, South Africa

Dear Tata thanks for bringing freedom to our country. You are going to be 85 years old, may you get another 85 years to live as there is no one like you the whole world. I can now speak because of you. Long live tata, may you anoint all of us with the holy oil so that we work like you. May God give you more energy to energise the nation. Tata, we love you.
Robert Ngobeni
Alexandra, Johannesburg, South Africa

Tata, you are the living icon, a hero. You are history in motion. I pride myself of living during your times. Your times will be forever eternal and will continue to inspire humanity. It is nice to be a South African and share patriotism with you. O gole o gole o be kaa ka tlou. By the way, I have a photo with you!
Walter Mothapo
Polokwane, South Africa

I wish you many more years to come. Lot of people are actually making a mistake. They are busy praising Jesus who they don't even know. They should actually praise you. I think Jesus is you. You have changed the unchangeables. Good Luck The HERO !!!
Steven Ramushu
Sunnyside, Pretoria, South Africa

Vir u voorbeeld en inspirasie vir menigte in Suid-Afrika en die res van die werêld is dit ons begeerte om u `n geseënde verjaarsdag en baie krag vir die toekoms toe te bid.
André Hanekom
Koue Bokkeveld, South Africa

When I was young, I used to read a lot and I read anything that was printed. There were books and newspapers that were forbiden under the colonial rule in Congo, my country of origin. Somehow though, I got hold of one of the forbidden French newspapers in which there was an article about Apartheid and the African National Congress. It was probably around 1959 and the Congo was to become independant on June 30, 1960. Since we did not know much about political parties in Congo, I was surprised and amazed that Blacks in South Africa had a political party, the African National Congress, existing since 1912! From that point on, I became curious about the history of South Africa and when I learned that Mandela went to jail for defending the actions of the African National Congress, he became my hero and has been since. I have read twice the "Long Walk To Freedom" and it has inspired me profoundly. I have resolved to conduct my life in the model of the true African Man that Mandela has shown to the world. I want just to say to my big brother on his 85th birthday: Thank you for showing us the road to freedom, and may our ancestors give you a few more years to make it to 100 among us!
Fungula Fumu Ngondji
Stockton, California, USA

Dear Madiba, herewith our best wishes for a wonderful birthday. Thank you for the inspiration you are and example you set for all of us South Africans. We pray that you will be spared for many, many more years and that the difference you make will live on in all South African hearts!! God bless!!
Johnny
Newcastle, South Africa

Halala Madiba... You have always been an inspiration to the nation and I wish you the happiest day of them all on Friday, July 18. If only you could be around for another 85 years. The nation still needs your warm heart and thoughtful mind.
Levi Moloto
Nooitgedacht, South Africa

Happy birthday Madiba. May you have a wonderful day. I love you. You are the most precious gift to South Africa
Simphiwe Mtshali
Leondale, South Africa

Nelson Mandela akekho ofana nawe uyikho konke kuthina izingane zethu uma zikubona ziyamemeza zithi nangu umkhulu siyakubonga wasipha inkululeko akekho oyophinde asemunce yona sohlala sikubonga sikuthanda. Happy birthday Mister Mandela
Gugu Sithole
Zola North, Soweto, South Africa

Have an awesome day; I am so blessed to share the same birthday you. You are an extraordinary person and may you see another 85 years. I love you lots and always remain as strong and warm as you are. You are really an amazing man and there will never be anyone as beautiful as you are. Love and light.
Kajal Harisunker
Gauteng, South Africa

Happy Birthday Tata Madiba. Thank you for been such an inspiration in the lives of millions. God bless.
Sybil
Helderkruin, South Africa

A truly South African hero turns 85, what a blessing to us in the world over!!! Ndikunqwenelela impilo entle ukuze uqhubeke ukuba ngumzekelo ophilayo kwilizwe nokubanzi. Halala Tat'uMadiba.
Hlonela Lupuwana.
Kyalami, Johannesburg, South Africa

Madiba, Nathi le siyenzayo kukuthetha phezu kwamazwi athethiweyo zizizwe, mpilo nde Sopitsho. Sakusoloko simbulela umdali ngawe, usisipho esingasoze silibaleke inene makadunyiswe. Ulonwabele usuku lwakho neminye ke ezayo iminyaka.
The Haya Family
King William'sTown, South Africa

Dear Tata, thank you for making freedom in our lifetime possible, and for giving me the best moment in my life: meeting and hugging you in Elsies River, Cape Town. Long live!
Grace Gouvias
Cape Town, South Africa

Madiba, have a wonderful birthday. You deserve it! I thank God that you were released during my life time; I would not want to miss the opportunity of witnessing what my hero did for our country and the world. May you live for many, many years.
Denis Esau
Boksburg, South Africa

Dear Madiba, my family and I wish you a very happy birthday on Friday. Your shining example has inspired hope for millions of South Africans and people throughout the world and we are very thankful. May you and your family enjoy your 85th birthday, knowing that the world celebrates with you. Keep up the good work on HIV/AIDS and for the children of South Africa. Peace be with you and your family and all the people of South Africa! South Africa and the world community have been blessed by your struggle against injustice. Viva Madiba, Viva!
John Hansen
Denmark

May you be blessed with a lot more years and I do admire you. Happy birthday.
Sannie de Lange
Paarl, South Africa

South Africa has come a long way, thanks to you. You have done so much for our children, our grandchildren and us. South Africa and indeed the rest of the world will never be able to repay you for what you have done for us. Happy Birthday Ntate Mandela. May you have many more years to come.
Mapule Emily Letshwene
Sunnyside, Pretoria, South Africa

Happy birthday, Tatomkhulu. You have been an inspiration to a lot young people and may our ancestors continue to bless you with more years.
Nomfuneko Xandekana
Johannesburg,South Africa

A walking history of note!! A Mecca of wisdom and a statesman of the universe. May God bless and keep you forever. See many more!!!
Nkele and Nthato Lakaje
Johannesburg, South Africa

O gole o kake tlou, tshukudu go wena ebe moshemane. I wish you have many more to come Tata Madiba.
Thomas Choma
Vosloorus, South Africa

Tata MADIBA, I wish you good health and more years to live because our country has a long way to go and I am sure, we will always NEED YOU. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Thato Phetlhu
Bloemfontein, South Africa

Son of Africa, the international symbol for hope, love for life and people and humility, I wish you good health and many years to come on your 85th birthday. Uthixo akugcine Madiba.
Sunshine
Somerset East, South Africa

Best wishes Madiba, Who loves Ya Baby!
Maura, Don, Alana and Donna Graham
Alberton, South Africa

Long live Madiba, long live. May you have many more years to live for our mother country to benefit more from you.
Steve Kgomo
Tembisa, South Africa

Dear Nelson Mandela, it is with great pleasure that I wish you a blessed 85th birthday. Thank you for changing the hearts and minds of people and being a shining example of God's work. I am glad that God put you in South Africa. God Bless you !
Hasitha Jayakody
Arcadia, Pretoria


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Peace! - Nelson Mandela and Bono at the inaugural Laureus World Sports Awards ceremony in Monaco in 2000 (Photo: Laureus World Sports Awards)

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