There are thousands, if not millions, both here in South Africa and throughout the rest of the world, who could stand witness to what Nelson Mandela achieved in his lifetime and would soon perceive and determine whether or not Barack Obama were lying about the central subject of his speech.

And, if one is prepared to listen instead of watching a surface of paint dry, one would have noted that the influence of Nelson Mandela caused Barack Obama to question his own actions, failings and weaknesses and, who knows, maybe it will cause him to tread a more reputable path, .... going forward.