A brother, a mentor, a counsellor, a friend, a teacher, a leader, a visionary, a giant and an entrepreneur. This is how speaker after speaker described businessman Don Mkhwanazi at a memorial service for the godfather of BEE at the Durban City Hall yesterday afternoon.A personal friend of President Jacob Zuma's, Mkhwanazi was known for his booming voice and inimitable style.He died on Saturday, seemingly from a heart attack, while attending a friend's house-warming party in La Lucia.Political, business and religious leaders were among many at the memorial service.One of the speakers, Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe, said: "He was a soldier who died with his boots on, fighting in the trenches for black business. He was fearless."Transnet CEO Siyabonga Gama said: "Don was easy to mingle with, he was never arrogant but was always astute. His life trajectory was ahead of our time."Dr Aubrey Mokoape said: " He was a forgiving person. Even forgiving when people, me included, fleeced him of money."He was in love with his family, committed to justice, revolution and transformation."Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industries president Zeph Ndlovu said: "He introduced young up-and-coming black managers into entrepreneurship. He was the embodiment of selfless service, empowering those who were less fortunate."Former government spin doctor and Progressive Professionals Forum president Mzwanele Jimmy Manyi said Mkhwanazi was his mentor."He possessed presence. You wouldn't miss him in a room. He spoke his mind but was not reckless. When the chips were down and I was castigated and friends were few, it was Bra Don who made several trips to see me."Mkhwanazi's brother, Dr Xolani Mkhwanazi, said: "Apart from his generous spirit and nature, my brother was the epitome of unity and the embodiment of family values."Mkhwanazi is survived by his wife, Zodwa Msimang, and their two children...