The day Dave met Madiba
'I was honoured to introduce myself to Madiba and also to witness something of his special character,' recalls Savides
THE photo of Zululand Observer Editor in Chief Dave Savides with Nelson Mandela was taken in April 1996.
It was taken by then Zululand Observer photographer Tobie Fourie at Richards Bay Airport during Mandela’s first official visit to the city after becoming President.
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‘I was honoured to introduce myself to Madiba and also to witness something of his special character,’ recalls Savides.
‘As was his custom (infuriating to his minders), he would stop and greet everyone while they were trying to hurry him on.
‘As he walked off the apron into the building, he stretched his arm to shake hands with a security officer – who rudely slapped it away!
He simply smiled and said ‘Bless you’, and walked on unfazed!’
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