What are you most passionate about?
My country
What do you fear the most?
Fire
Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
“Do you get what I’m saying?”
What is your favourite journey?
A horseback ride to the top of a volcano in the Philippines
On what occasion do you lie?
When my wife inquires if I had homecooked food for lunch
Who or what is the greatest love of your life?
My wife Fiona and my sons Ashane and Tejan
What do you dislike most about your appearance?
My belly
What is your greatest extravagance?
My new Audi Q7
What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
Not being punctual
What is the trait you most deplore in others?
Backstabbing
What do you wish you had right now?
A daughter, because I already have two sons
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
My fitness levels and my physical well-being
If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be?
I don’t intend to come back, as I hope to go to Heaven
Which historical figure do you admire most?
Abraham Lincoln
What is your motto?
“Live life – Do good”
What is the first thing you do when you wake up?
Check my phone – I’m trying to get out of this habit
What was one of your life-changing moments?
Entering Royal College as a young scholar
What do you think has been the strength behind your success?
Focus, hard work and resilience
If you had to change your name, what would you change it to?
Rolihlahla – Nelson Mandela’s second name
If you could eliminate one weakness or limitation in your life, what would it be?
Eating heavy meals
What life lesson did you learn the hard way?
Managing relationships, be it personal or professional
What was your favourite food as a child?
Egg rotti
What inspires you?
Middle path – The foundation of Buddhism
When was the last time you tried something new, and what was it?
Drinking snake wine