Hornsby: What impact has Nelson Mandela had on your life?
Senior Lecturer in International Relations and Assistant Dean of Humanities, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Mandela’s release from prison is one of my first political memories. I was 10 and remember exactly where I was as he walked out of prison. I knew this was an important event and an important person. I have followed him ever since and always been inspired by his commitment to reconciliation, justice, and love. It is because of his legacy that I am now able to live and contribute to South Africa’s development.