My father rebelled ferociously against his conservative upbringing where his father physically abused him.

My father wouldn't get us a TV, he wouldn't allow a TV in the house.

The fact my relationship with my son is so good makes me forgiving of my father and also appreciative.

As a father now, I wouldn't do what my dad did, because it left me feeling emotionally unstable as a kid. But he didn't do the things he did out of selfishness or malice.

To be the father of a nation is a great honor, but to be the father of a family is a greater joy.

Apart from life, a strong constitution, and an abiding connection to the Thembu royal house, the only thing my father bestowed upon me at birth was a name, Rolihlahla.