We’re in South Africa, where we’ve gone in search of a man who helped to shape a nation.

We’ve journeyed to Cape Town, taken a boat to the infamous Robben Island and visited Constitution Hill in Johannesburg.

We’ve been to Gugulethu township and even spent time with a Hip Hop band. We’ve heard that despite big changes since Apartheid, there is still much work to be done.

We’ve heard of a man of deep commitment, principles and compassion, a leader prepared to weigh in and get his hands dirty… to sacrifice and, if necessary, to die for his cause.

The man: Nelson Mandela.

In this episode, we’ll be learning more about Mandela’s presidency - and about leadership - from some rather unexpected sources.

On the 10th of May, 1994, South Africa inaugurated its first ever black president...

It was a day many South Africans would never forget.

Greeted by the heads of the Army, Airforce and Navy as well as the former head of state, FW de Klerk, Nelson Mandela, the former political prisoner, now had the most powerful state on the continent, at his disposal.

And after signing his name, Mandela and his African National Congress, or ANC, now had the responsibility of running the country.

Despite the many frustrations during negotiations leading up to the election, Mandela remained conciliatory, even reassuring.

Nelson Mandela, South Africa President, said, "We enter into a covenant that we shall build the society in which all South Africans, both black and white, will be able to walk tall, without any fear in their hearts, assured of their inalienable right to human dignity - a rainbow nation at peace with itself and the world."

But rebuilding a country, devastated by the ravages of Apartheid would not be easy.

It would require a commitment of energy...

"We will build it brick by brick."

And investment; and that would require confidence in a bright future for South Africa.

The country – and the world - turned to the new president for re-assurance. Mandela, a leader who inspired confidence, was able to deliver.

The country was suddenly the rainbow nation and its new flag was flown everywhere.

A sense of optimism seemed to seep into every sector of South African society. Once again, the Madiba Magic was at work.

Zapiro, Cartoonist, said, "When I produced this book, the Mandela Files, which was a huge labour of love, it was a fantastic feeling, just to feel his involvement and to feel that this book was the best of what I could produce of all of that."

Someone who got to enjoy the golden period of Mandela’s presidency was this man.

Zapiro started cartooning as an anti-apartheid activist in the early 1980’s. After winning a scholarship to America, he returned to South Africa and has since won scores of awards. He also has two honorary doctorates and is a familiar figure at events like the World Economic Forum.

He first met Mandela in 1994.