Christo Brand

Christo Brand is a South African former prison guard who was one of several that were responsible for guarding Nelson Mandela. He came to Robben Island, where Mandela was held, in 1978 when he was 18 years old. He was then transferred along with Mandela to Pollsmoor Prison. He and Mandela developed a friendship over the course of many years. He is the author of the book, Mandela: My Prisoner, My Friend (2014).

See also

• James Gregory, another guard
• Goodbye Bafana

External links

• The Guardian article
• BBC: Mandela's friendship with Christo Brand cemented his faith in humanity
• The Forgiveness Project.com
• The guard who really was Mandela's friend