He really made you feel you were the only person in the world: Zapiro
Meeting Nelson Vandela simply took your breath away. He had a remarkable aura, which left you without any doubt that you were in the presence of greatness.
Our Madiba is a collection of anecdotes from people who met Mandela. From ordinary South Africans his former bodyguard, the child he met in hospital, the woman who shared his birthday -to celebrities and leaders like Richard Attenborough, Angelique Kidjo, Francois Pienaar and John Carlin.
These stories reveal the traits that struck people about Madiba: His kind eyes, his broad smile, his mischievousness, his compassion and humility, his sense of humour and his genuine interest in the person meeting him.