I recently celebrated my 27th birthday on the same day SA celebrated her historic democratic transition. It was a simple act of appreciation for life’s mercies and so amagwinya, fish and chips and Sparletta were a perfect treat.

My name is Tokoloho also known as Freedom – apparently my parents named me so at the insistence of my grandparents. It was their humble way to pay homage to those who sacrificed all for our freedom. I consider myself privileged carrying out such act of endearment, not only for my grandparents but for our democracy and freedom...