80th Birthday

Messages :

Received

21-25th May 1998

 

 


Name:
Mary Daly
From:
Corvallis / U. S. A.
URL: http://
19:56:16, May 25

Without a struggle, there can be no progress. --Fredrick Douglass The struggle you champion is opening pathways for amazing progress. My children and I are honored to be able to send this greeting to you. Happy Birthday, Mr. President. jjjjjjjjl,llbb (signed by Daniel age 14 months) and for Elizabeth (age 7weeks)


Name:
allan govender
From:
edmonton / canada
URL: http://
18:05:00, May 25

Dearest President Mandela, Although I left South Africa A few years ago I still and will always consider it home . Thank you most sincerely for your part in making it a home I can be proud of ! My best wishes on your birthday and remember life is a celebration of who we WANT to be . Warmest Regards , Allan Govender


Name:
KHAZAMULA MAHLEHLO
From:
CAPE TOWN. PENINSULA TECHNIKON / SOUTH AFRICA
URL: http://
17:28:09, May 25

AS I ALWAYS DREAM, I WISH I COULD BE WITH YOU ON YOUR BIRTHDAY, JUST TO HUG YOU AND SAY HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TATAMKHULU.YOU HAVE BROUGTH US A LOT IN SOUTH AFRICA, I WISH OUR BROTHERS WHO DIED OUTSIDE SOUTH AFRICA COULD HAVE LIVED TO SEE WHAT YOU ARE DOING FOR US.HAPPY BIRTHDAY AGAIN.


Name:
Heliopolis
From:
Paris / France
URL: http://
14:39:22, May 25

It is a very great pleasure and a deep respect for us to write to one of the father of Africa history. HÈliopolis is a organization of young black people from Africa and french west indies linving in France near Paris. Our aim is to allow young people to master our African history. Our address is : Heliopolis, 6, Place des Vergers - 95140 Garges les Gonesse. We would like to wish you an happy birthday and add that for us you are more than a symbol of black struggle for freedom. You're an example for all of us. Thus, we would be so happy to receive a letter from you. Don't forget us. Peace. Jean Philippe Corvo.


Name:
Brian Peters
From:
Glasgow / Scotland
URL: http://
12:07:01, May 25

Dear Nelson - thank you for repairing my faith in human nature. I read your book and was inspired. You forgave. last year I went to buy stamps in Knysna. I saw your picture behind the counter and it made me smile. Happy birthday. Brian.


Name:
Craig Peter
From:
Alabama / USA
URL: http://
09:56:07, May 25

Mr. President, You walk on water.


Name:
Markus Duenzkofer, M.Th. (Edinburgh)
From:
Behringersdorf / Germany
URL: http://
08:50:11, May 25

Your Excellency, may God continue to bless you and your country and may you have a happy, joyful and memorable birthday! All the best! Herzlichen Glueckwunsch zum Gerburtstag! Markus Duenzkofer


Name:
songezo mdoda
From:
port elizabeth / south africa
URL: http://smdoda@iafrica.co.za
07:25:15, May 25

bawo ndingabhala iincwadi zibe lishumi kusale kukho uluvo,ngawe.ngamafutshane ndithi ugqatso ulufezile,ukhule ungakhokhobi!!. min`emnandi kuwe! ,min`emnandi kuwe TATA !,min`emnandi kuwe!!


Name:
lawrence sebaka
From:
johannesburg / south africa
URL: http://
06:48:16, May 25

dear dada, it's always good to have someone like you to mend the pieces of these broken country. it has been you who urged us not to fight back after cde hani was murdered, it has been you who adviced us to rebuild this country with confidence and therefore i wish you all the good things in life happy birthday madiba


Name:
Dirk Nijvelt
From:
Nieuwkuijk / The Netherlands
URL: http://
05:39:09, May 25

Wish you strenght and health.Hope you can enjoy your pension. I am a retired master mariner.


Name:
ANDY SHONGWE (18 yrs)
From:
JOHANNESBURG / SOUTH AFRICA
URL: http://
05:17:30, May 25

YOU DON'T GROW OLD YOU LEARN MORE EACH DAY THAT'S WHY WE NEED TO LIBERATE THE MINDS OF THE NATION SO PEOPLE CAN REALISE EDUCATION & KNOWELEDGE BRINGS THEM TOTAL FREEDOM WHICH IT HAS DONE 4 U. 4 ME HAPPY BIRTHDAY IS THE USUAL ,SO RELAXE & LIVE YOUR LIFE WITH MAMA MACHEL.


Name:
ANDY SHONGWE (18 yrs)
From:
JOHANNESBURG / SOUTH AFRICA
URL: http://
05:10:15, May 25

YOU DON'T GROW OLD YOU LEARN MORE EACH DAY. HAPPY BIRTHDAY IS THE USUAL ,SO RELAXE & LIVE YOUR LIFE WITH MAMA MACHEL


Name:
FIKILE MBALULA
From:
JOHANNESBURG / SOUTH AFRICA
URL: http://
05:02:23, May 25

GREAT THINKER UNIFYING FORCE MAY YOU SEE MANY MORE YEARS TO COME


Name:
JACOB LEKGWATHI
From:
VOSLOORUS / SOUTH AFRICA
URL: http://
04:56:15, May 25

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TATA I LOVE YOU SO MUCH.


Name:
nontobeko gulwa
From:
george / south africa
URL: http://
04:24:16, May 25

I SAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, OUR FATHER!! ALL GOD'S BLESSINGS I WISH GOD TO SHINE HIS LIGHT UPON U FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.


Name:
Cecil Ndlovu
From:
South Africa
URL: http://
04:18:09, May 25

Happiest birthday ever to you, Comrade Madiba,the gallant fighter and father of our newly born democracy. Your age is slowly robbing us a commander, a fighter and leader in you. Nevertheless you have made your exceptional contribution to the cause of our freedom, you can rest at least for now and for that a big THANK YOU and enjoy. Every passing day with you should be celebrated as if it is your birthday.


Name:
Laura Nicholson
From:
Brisbane / Australia
URL: http://
03:43:23, May 25

I have love for you Mr Mandela. My very best wishes to you for a wonderful 80th Birthday, Laura.


Name:
Ben Wikman
From:
Brisbane / Australia
URL: http://
02:11:46, May 25

I think that Nelson Mandela is a good bloke and I dearly wish him a happy Birthday.


Name:
Stefano Piscitelli
From:
Naples / ITALY
URL: http://
01:53:14, May 25

You're wonderful!!


Name:
ANDRE DONOVAN YOUNG
From:
DURBAN / South Arica
URL: ayoung@tsamail.trsa.ac.za
01:16:19, May 25

Pity you have to throw in the towel so soon. All that needs to be done now is to liberate Nations minds and empower the disadvantaged economically. Show Thabo how to do this before you leave. Have a great birthday Comrade.


Name:
Kevin Jennings
From:
Hong Kong / Hong Kong
URL: http://
23:40:01, May 24

Dear Mr President Thank you for being such an inspiration to our fellow South Africans and the rest of the world and, whilst I may not agree with all of your political decisions I still see you as an example that the world should try and copy Happy Birthday to a truly amazing man


Name:
Taryn & Shelley & Priya
From:
Grahamstown / South Africa!
URL: http://
15:25:42, May 24

Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you, happy Birthday Mr President.... Happy birthday to yoooooou! Have a FAB day and youv'e done an excellent job over the last few years.


Name:
Mziwamadoda Mbuqu
From:
Cape Town / South Africa
URL: http://
14:49:57, May 24

Happy Birthday comrade Madiba. Your contribution to the liberation of Black people in this country is highly appreciated.


Name:
len Barnabas John
From:
Durban / south africa
URL: http://
14:47:38, May 24

God keep you in good health for many more years.


Name:
Afke Krikke
From:
Leeuwarden / The Netherlands
URL: http://
14:00:28, May 24

Dear Mr. Mandela, a very happy birthday to you! Your warmth, wisdom and forgiving hart will always be an inspiration to me.


Name:
cmtromp
From:
swifterbant / nederland
URL: http://
13:06:55, May 24

van harte gefeliciteerd met Uw verjaardag en nog vele jaren in goede gezondheid veel geluk en liefs van Carolina


Name:
Graham Johnston
From:
Brighton / England
URL: http://www.beefheart.com
10:10:50, May 24

Congratulations, and very best wishes for the future of both you and your country. You are a world-wide inspiration.


Name:
Lee Gaylord
From:
Detroit, Michigan / USA
URL: http://www.geocities.com./Eureka/Enterprises/6199
10:09:28, May 24

I want to wish Mr. Mandella a happy birthday and thank him for all he has done for not only his people in South Africa but also for the Black men and women through out the world. I am a white man that is so angry about what my race has done that I have joined with blacks. 90% of my friends are black and my girl friends are black. I lost a business because I hired all black employees. These were people I knew and trusted. We did change some minds but I went from an high income to homless because of it. When i married a black woman 15 years ago we were discriminated against at restaurants and found things in our food that were not supposed to be there. In the US I am considered by many as a traitor against my race. I am doing a web sight that is attempting to bring the races together. We all come form the same begginning and we are all cousins. We are all humans. Please E-mail me Mr Mandella's speech when he was in Detroit.


Name:
Angela and Antonio Vieira
From:
Salvador / Brasil
URL: http://
09:20:46, May 24

President Mandela, Long years of happiness and health for you. Thank you for your example of leadership, goodwill and love.


Name:
Joep Pronk
From:
Leiden / Netherlands
URL: http://
08:23:53, May 24

Dear Mr. Nelson Mandela, My congretulations for a wise and brave person. I'm very sick but you are an inspiration for me to survive.


Name:
bernard mencke
From:
wijchen / netherlands
URL: http://
07:43:48, May 24

Keep fit, mr. President and success with your work!


Name:
Tom Waspe
From:
Johannesburg / South Africa
URL: http://
05:59:33, May 24

Thank you for everything that you have done for this country. You truely are an outsatnading leader. Have a very happy birthday!


Name:
Lidewij Kemme
From:
Bergen / Netherlands
URL: http://
04:32:04, May 24

Dear Nelson Mandela! It is exciting to be able to congratulate you in this way with your 80th birthday. To me you are the living proof that Africa has a lot to give to the world. Thank you for your warmth and wisdom!


Name:
Kaba Kabagambe
From:
Joahannesburg / South Africa
URL: http://
02:17:00, May 24

Your presence, your efforts, your wisdom and your vision are a great souce of hope and faith for the citzens of the world. Happy 80th birthday!


Name:
Micha Schellingerhout
From:
Netherlands
URL: http://
17:13:37, May 23

Happy birthday, and go for another 80 more years !!


Name:
Jordy Loupatty
From:
Beuningen Gld. / The Netherlands
URL: http://
14:12:32, May 23

Dear Mr. Mandela I want to wish all the best that life can offer you. You're one of the greatest people on this earth and I hope you will live another 80 years. Thank you for being a great leader to your country. Yours Truly, Jordy Loupatty


Name:
Molly Maas
From:
United States
URL: http://
13:44:51, May 23

Happy birthday! You are doing an awesome job so far! Keep trying and good things will come to South Africa


Name:
Peter Laubscher
From:
Port Elizabeth / South Africa
URL: http://
12:13:51, May 23

Have a happy birthday and may there be many more.


Name:
P A Ruben
From:
Hoogeveen / Netherlands
URL: http://
12:12:01, May 23

Happy birthday Nelson mandela from paul and Jeanette.


Name:
Toni Harvey
From:
San Jose,California / USA
URL: http://
10:57:26, May 23

I've been following news about you since 1969. Have a GREAT birthday, Sir!


Name:
Marten
From:
The Netherlands
URL: http://
10:30:40, May 23

Happy birthday... we love you !


Name:
yvonne van gils
From:
rotterdam / holland
URL: http://
09:38:44, May 23

happy birthday. I've been in South Africa last december and it's the most beautiful and interesting place I've finished!! Greetings, Yvonne


Name:
Hans Spinder - KAIROS
From:
Utrecht / Netherlands
URL: http://
08:24:36, May 23

My respect to a great man and a prophet of our time.


Name:
Ineke Docter
From:
Apeldoorn / Nederland
URL: http://
08:11:46, May 23

Happy Birthsday to you


Name:
Richard Schox
From:
Papendrecht / Nederland
URL: http://
07:59:29, May 23

live long and bring some peace into the world we need it


Name:
Peter Alegi
From:
USA/ITALY
URL: http://acs5.bu.edu:8001/~palegi
07:33:16, May 23

Happy Birthday Madiba! Akundlel'ingay'ekhaya


Name:
Brian Stephenson
From:
Maryland / USA
URL: http://
05:57:45, May 23

Happy Birthday Madiba! God has blessed you with many years. His timing is never too late!! That is why you are here now. He has always heard the cries of the oppressed. As I study your country and read of the deceptive approach of the National Party to regain power, I know the struggle still has a long way to go. The heart of man is truly wicked. Laws can only constrain but Jesus Christ alone can permanently change. Through the grace of God, all South Africa will move forward in PEACE. Enjoy your birthday. May you be blessed with many more. May your positive influence on SA be long lasting. I LOVE YOU.


Name:
Benjamin Mackie
From:
Bradford / UK
URL: http://
04:57:21, May 23

Happy Birthday Nelson Mandela. As a son of South Africans you are a bit of a legend to me and many others. I hope South Africa moves foward from the initial liberation of 1994. Must keep moving forward improving the lives of ALL the people. I hope Thabo Mbeki is a worthy successor.


Name:
Jennifer Morris
From:
London / England
URL: http://
04:24:37, May 23

Long Live Nelson Mandela - Happy birthday Sir :-)


Name:
AndrÈ
From:
Rotterdam / Netherlands
URL: http://
04:03:35, May 23

Mr. Mandela, Keep on rocking in the free world!


Name:
John,Diana & Seamus Lim
From:
Kuching / Malaysia
URL: http://
00:52:09, May 23

A very happy birthday to you. You deserved all the best wishes. May God preserved and protect you always.


Name:
M.L. Overbosch
From:
Culemborg / Netherlands
URL: http://
16:18:51, May 22

With all respect wishing you a very happy birthday.


Name:
Heerze, Chr. A.
From:
Nederland
URL: Haven't got one.
15:36:24, May 22

I wish you lots of succes with everything you do. Happy Birthday


Name:
Frits van Voorst
From:
Nunspeet / Nederland
URL: http://
15:13:11, May 22

For one of the two great men of this century: Happy birthday and many more to come!


Name:
Bob Schminkey
From:
USA
URL: http://
14:11:16, May 22

On behalf of the Reinvest in South Africa (RISA) campaign, thank you for all your efforts in support of freedom for everyone. Best wishes on your 80th birthday.


Name:
C.A.M. Geus
From:
zoetermeer / the netherlands
URL: http://
11:58:30, May 22

Dear Mr. Mandela, Congratulations on the occassion of your 80th birthday! Rie & John Geus


Name:
Onno
From:
Amsterdam / The Netherlands
URL: http://
11:37:40, May 22

Happy birthday! People like you have changed the world!


Name:
Balt Delhaas
From:
Houten / The Netherlands
URL: http://
11:32:30, May 22

Congratulations to one of the greatest man of our time, whom I admire becouse of his peacefullness! HiepHiepHoera!


Name:
Roeland, Ali , Pauline en Simone Scherpenhuysen
From:
harderwijk / Netherlands
URL: http://
10:38:01, May 22

We all four of our family congratulate you with your birthday. We all admire you very much for all you've done. It's uncredibal, that someone who must have suffered so much after that can achieve all that you have achieved. R.A., AG, PS & S.S. Scherpenhuysen


Name:
Ronaldini Eikenberg
From:
Bremen / Germany
URL: http://
08:27:25, May 22

Dear Mr. President! The world wants to thank you for you freedom fight and victory over apartheid and racism. Keep up the good work. We need people like you because you can change the world. At the moment we are leaving in a society of comsumation, greed and egoism, which causes hate, envy, racism, crime and wars. However should we one day overcome greed and materialism, and I we learn to share then we will acquire eternal peace and happiness! I wish you a very happy birthday, best health and keep it up!


Name:
Vusumuzi Mthembu
From:
Pretoria / South Afica
URL: http://
08:05:17, May 22

Happy Birthday MADIBA YOU ARE GREAT HERO OF OUR TIMES. YOU HAVE MADE A LAND MARK IN THIS CENTURY BY EXTRA-ORDINARY LEADERSHIP, COURAGE AND INSPIRATION. YOUR STORY IN YOUR BOOK 'THE STRUGGLE IS MY LIFE IS' THE MASTER STORY MPILONHLE TATA.


Name:
Musawenkosi B. Mwelase
From:
Mbabane / Swaziland
URL: http://
08:04:11, May 22

Long live Mr. President you are the beacon of peace which your people treasure most.


Name:
Paul and Lizzie Jacobs
From:
Cape Town / South Africa
URL: http://
07:17:46, May 22

To Tata Mandela, We have to say this in Afrikaans: Geniet die mylpaal. God seen Afrika, God seen Nelson Mandela. Die stryd teen armoede, onderdrukking en uitsluiting van mense op grond van ras en oorsprong gaan voort. Seenwense


Name:
Ricky
From:
Australia
URL: http://
07:01:57, May 22

Hello Mr. Mandela, and Happy Birthday! Here in Australia I am representing South Africa in a model of the United Nations Assembly. I am extremely proud to represent your country, and I wish you a great birthday and the best of luck for a great president! Yours truly, Ricky


Name:
ALEX SITHOLE
From:
JOHANNESBURG / SOUTH AFRICA
URL: http://
05:23:17, May 22

HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY TATA YOUR LEADERSHIP HAVE INSPIRED NOT ONLY SOUTH AFRICANS BUT THE ENTIRE UNIVERSE.YOUR EXEMPLARY WILL LIVE FOR DECADES. MAY YOU SEE MANY MORE TO COME !!!!!


Name:
DUMISA PUTINI
From:
JOHANNESBURG / SOUTH AFRICA
URL: http://
04:48:34, May 22

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TATA YOU HAVE DONE AND LIVED SO MUCH FOR US. MAY THE ALMIGHT BLESS YOU


Name:
THANDI SHONGWE
From:
JOHANNESBURG / SOUTH AFRICA
URL: http://
04:35:30, May 22

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TATA KHULA UZE UKHOKHOBE.


Name:
d'Almeida
From:
Champs-sur-Marne / France
URL: http://
02:27:08, May 22

Happy Birthday Mr Mandela, will god keep alive for a long time so that you can see South Africa The most beautiful country in the world . You are an example of courage for me.God bless you.Thank you for all you did.


Name:
Leah Mtimbane
From:
Pietersburg / RSA
URL: http://
23:52:01, May 21

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!


Name:
Monique
From:
Auckland / New Zealand
URL: http://
23:16:49, May 21

I read your guest book just a minute ago, and I can see you have a lot of messages to get through, but I'll just add to the list! HEPPIE!HEPPIE!


Name:
DR SELVAN PATHER
From:
DUNEDIN / NEW ZEALAND
URL: http://
18:59:42, May 21

Happy Birthday from a South African on vacation abroad.


Name:
Libby Baker
From:
Pretoria district / South Africa
URL: http://
15:22:52, May 21

Happy birthday, may you enjoy your day in the love and company of friends and family. Thank you for helping to create a better country for us all. God bless you.


Name:
DEBORAH SCHAMREL
From:
SOUTH AFRICA
URL: http://
13:26:27, May 21

SIR YOU HAVE MADE ME A PROUD SOUTH AFRICAN FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE AND FOR THAT GIFT I AM ETERNALLY GRATEFUL. BEST WISHES AND MUCH HAPPINESS


Name:
Stefan Hirt
From:
Freiberg / Germany
URL: http://
12:13:28, May 21

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. MANDELA! I just wanted to tell you, that i'm a great fan of you! I have read your book and i must say, i was very impressed of your fight for freedom! For me, you are one of the world's greatest persons!You believed in equality of the races and you fought for freedom! That was great!


Name:
EP CLAASSEN
From:
PMBURG / S.A
URL: http://
11:52:17, May 21

Happy Bithday Mr. President.


Name:
Murto Wickens
From:
Washington, DC / USA
URL: http://
11:36:35, May 21

Mr. Mandela, you are a true inspiration. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!


Name:
Vuyo & Vuyisani Ludidi
From:
Umtata / S.A
URL: http://
09:58:51, May 21

Happy Birthday Madiba! Ukhule ude ukhokhobe siya kuthanda. uphinde usibhalele ileta.


Name:
Shadrach Appanna
From:
Washington D.C / USA
URL: http://
09:25:14, May 21

Effectionate Madiba, You have taught us so much in your short rule as President.We love you and hold you with the highest respect. I am proud to be the NELSON MANDELA SCHOLAR in Washington DC.From my family and I we wish you God's richest blessing and longevity on your birthday. Shadrach Appanna and family


Name:
Andy Butterworth
From:
Portsmouth / England
URL: http://
09:24:06, May 21

To a man who changed our Century and History Syllabus forever!


Name:
Jubie Matlou
From:
Kempton Park / South Africa
URL: http://
07:46:56, May 21

Long Live Madiba! You are my greatest inspiration!! Happy Birthday Madiba!!


Name:
Sue
From:
London / United Kingdom
URL: http://
07:36:50, May 21

Happy Birthday Mr Mandela. All the best, regards.....


Name:
Lorna Beaumont
From:
Cape Town / South Africa
URL: http://
07:36:31, May 21

Dear Dr. Mandela, I wish you a very happy birthday and many more prosperous years to follow.


Name:
Mark
From:
London / UK (temporary)
URL: Haven't got one.
07:00:20, May 21

Dear Mr Mandella As the cape colourds would say Oud, maar noggie koud 'ie! I admire you, sir, for the real person that you are. You were deprived of so much in your life and thrown into prison for as long as I have been alive, but you never lost focus of your visions. You still came out to rule the country and kept the wellbeing of the country and its people as your number one priority. You did not allow yourself to get sidetracked by possible revenge or greed, as many others did. I thank you for what you have done for the people of the country. You will be remembered forever, which is a small reward for what you have done and offered. Thank you and may you enjoy many days of happiness to come.


Name:
YIOTA STEFANOPOULOS
From:
ATHENS-GREECE / GREECE
URL: http://
06:46:27, May 21

HAPPY BRITHDAY. I HOPE YOU LIVE MANY YEARS TO CARRY ON YOUR GOOD LEADERSHIP ABILITIES FOR SOUTH AFRICA


Name:
Matse Keshupilwe
From:
Johannesburg / South Africa
URL: http://
06:42:23, May 21

Happy Birthday Madiba! May your SUN always SHINE!!


Name:
fani mahakoe
From:
gauteng / south africa
URL: http://
06:02:02, May 21

many happy returns re holele tata


Name:
Battaglin Roberta
From:
Castiglione Olona (Varese) / Italia
URL: http://
03:24:10, May 21

I read your book and I am very glad to be able to tell you: Happy birthday! Thanks for the great lesson of life.


Name:
luchi ficosecco
From:
jhb / s.a.
URL: http://
02:22:07, May 21

dear mr.president wishing you a very happy birth day and many, many more to come.God bless!!


Name:
Lluis Perez-Vidal
From:
Barcelona / Catalonia, Spain
URL: http://www-lsi.upc.es/~lpv
01:07:16, May 21

Thank you for the freedom you brought to this world.


Name:
Stephen JOLLY
From:
ADELAIDE / AUSTRALIA
URL: http://
21:19:37, May 20

Dear Mr. Mandela Before I go any further I must thank you for your your book of Memoirs, your Autobiography: LONG WALK TO FREEDOM. Being a regular reader of fiction books, I did find it a little hard to read at first, due to knowing what I was reading was factual. When one reads a fiction novels one usually knows a happy ending will come. I knew a happy ending would be waiting for me in LWTF, but being in the wilderness from pre.1990 made me nervous as I read. But 2 months on I am almost finished it. FREEDOM is the section I have just started to read. I am still not sure what is too come, which I suppose shows my ignorance to world events of the time, but I look forward to pushing on and discovering what happened. Thank you for your life thus far, and sharing the joys and struggles of you and your people with us. I pray that your 80th birthday will be a most joyous one as you enjoy what you fought for is now ever present. HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIR. BLESSING TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY TOO, ON SUCH AN AUSPICIOUS OCCASION YOURS TRULY Stephen George Jolly


 

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