TOMORROW, the global village will celebrate the 91st birthday of utata, a legend , an icon and the greatest peacemaker of all time, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela.

I feel extremely honoured and special to have been alive to witness Madiba magic transform an apartheid state into our rainbow nation.

Even the greatest entertainer, the late Michael Jackson, said that Madiba's magic rocked the world.

Tata, you are the best person to have walked on earth with your selflessness and tirelessness. You united different cultures, beliefs and races and continue to tell the world that to err is human, to forgive divine. I wish you a wonderful birthday and many, many more.

Steve Maluleka, Madidi