The Big Read: Mentors carry the torch of wisdom

Until you have met Andrew Koopman, you have no idea what a South African hero really looks like. You will not notice him in a crowd, and when he does push forward to greet you the last thing you see is one of South Africa's most inspiring community activists.What you see, rather, is a slightly unkempt man who forgot to shave that morning and who is more likely to ask you for spare change than bring you a book to sign.