My Hero And Leader – A distinguished speech

Good morning, Sanbonani, Nameste, Assalaam Aleikom, Vanekun, Goeie More   Cde Programme Director, Members of the Kathrada Family, Distinguished Guests, Comrades and Friends, Ladies and Gentlemen.   On the occasion of Comrades Kathy’s 88th birthday tomorrow, I feel enormously privileged and honoured to read out what he once said as chairperson of the Robben Island…