the panel of speakers tonight includes Cyril Ramaphosa, Adrian Gore, Alan Knott-Craig and Andile Ngcaba - Paul Jacobson from fftogo

Bronwyn Nielsen is moderating this amazing panel - Paul Jacobson from fftogo

the first question is how each panelist defines success. Ramaphosa says success is largely about your impact on your world. - Paul Jacobson from fftogo

Ngcaba says a personal attribute of a success is a refusal to succumb to failure and to believe in yourself. - Paul Jacobson from fftogo

Gore believes in the power of dreams and perseverance - Paul Jacobson from fftogo

Ramaphosa pays tribute to Ngcaba and Knott-Craig for persevering and introducing mobile telephony to SA. Also recognises the importance of tolerance in business dealings. - Paul Jacobson from fftogo

Gore says he worked with a number of smart people and mentors at Liberty Life and when he started Discovery mentorship was integral. Ramaphosa regards mineworkers as some of his mentors back when he was still working on unionising them. He regards Nelson Mandela as his single most influential mentor, particularly being able to debate with him. - Paul Jacobson from fftogo

Knott-Craig feels people need mentors if they hope to become successful. - Paul Jacobson from fftogo

Ngcaba's father was a post master for almost 40 years and he learned about the technical aspects of the postal service by spending time with the people who worked for his dad. - Paul Jacobson from fftogo

Ngcaba: it is so important to take the initiative and be a reliable resource if you want to be mentored. Ramaphosa says "be noticed"! - Paul Jacobson from fftogo

Knott-Craig emphasises the importance of listening to others and giving them the opportunity to express their views. - Paul Jacobson from fftogo

common themes are drive to do better and succeed as well as humility - Paul Jacobson from fftogo