Mandela Day | From Madiba's kitchen to the world

Today marks Nelson Mandela International Day, and we reflect not only on Madiba's leadership but also on the people whose lives were transformed by working alongside him.

One of them is renowned chef Andile Somdaka, who, at the age of 24, earned the rare privilege of preparing meals for the country's first democratic president.

He says the experience taught him lessons that extended far beyond the kitchen.

Thato Letsaba filled this report.

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