Welcome to the Nelson Mandela tribute issue of South Africa magazine!

Our special Nelson Mandela tribute issue of South Africa magazine is now available to read online. With Madiba’s 90th birthday approaching on 18 July 2008 and with the star-studded 46664 concert to take place in Hyde Park on 27 June, we felt that this was the perfect time to pay tribute to one of the world’s greatest living statesmen.

Besides honouring Madiba’s achievements in these pages, we also introduce you to the Nelson Mandela Route, including stops such as Robben Island, Soweto and his home town Qunu.

Once again we give you a chance to win fabulous prizes such as an unforgettable journey on the famous Blue Train, sponsored by Ethos Marketing; a luxurious four-day tropical island getaway in Mozambique, sponsored by Rani Resorts; and a one-ounce commemorative gold coin, sponsored by the South African Gold Coin Exchange.

We would like to thank all our sponsors and advertisers – especially Anglo Platinum, the International Marketing Council of South Africa and Amarula – for helping make this issue a fitting tribute to Madiba.