Johannes Radebe: What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?

The question

What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?

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The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A

Asked in 52 of the 131 consecutive instalments of The Guardian's The Q&A harvested on 2026-08-29.

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When my UK citizenship was approved. It’s taken me eight years and lots and lots of money. I was at home in South Africa when I received the news and my mum said, “I am so happy for you because this is your glitterball.”

The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 March 2026 source ↗

Others on this question

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Nick Frost

Now. Five years ago, I started looking after myself a bit more, emotionally and spiritually, and it’s paid dividends.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 January 2025 source ↗

Roger McGough

Last Sunday when all the family came round to celebrate my 88th birthday. (Or was it Saturday. Or the week before, perhaps?)

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 January 2026 source ↗

Shirley Ballas English ballroom dancer

When I found out that I was having my baby. They told me I was having a little girl and I named it Elizabeth. Then, when the baby was born it was my beautiful boy, Mark.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 June 2018 source ↗

EL James British author

Belfast 1994, when my first son was born.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 December 2012 source ↗

More from Johannes Radebe

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Question What trait do you most dislike in other people? Values & belief

Lack of empathy and compassion.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 March 2026 source ↗

Question When did you last change your mind about something important? Change of mind

I almost pulled out of my first solo tour because of impostor syndrome.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 March 2026 source ↗

Question Who deserves an apology from you, and for what? Failure & regret

My father because I was 12 when he passed and I blamed him for everything in my parents’ marriage. Now I realise he did the best he could and was just figuring life out like everybody else.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 March 2026 source ↗