Inspired by the life of Nelson Mandela, 21 Icons is a visual celebration of the lives of men and women who have shaped the world around them for the better.

21 Icons South Africa invites audiences into intimate conversations with South Africa's most iconic sons and daughters. They talk about what it means to be South African, share personal memories of growing up in one of the most diverse countries in the world and the influence that Nelson Mandela has had on their lives. The documentary opens with South Africa's icons describing exactly where they were when Nelson Mandela was released. Their thoughts, their joy and their fears are exposed as an audience relives or is exposed to this incredible period of South Africa's history for the very first time.This story is a celebration of a nation that has learnt through adversity that 'together we are better.'