A fascinating journey through the life of Melanie Verwoerd, who played a major role in South Africa's journey from apartheid to democracy. She went on to become South African ambassador to Ireland and head of UNICEF Ireland. Melanie was brought up in South Africa's Afrikaans heartland, became involved with ANC, was elected as an MP and became worked extensively with UNICEF Ireland. Melanie also candidly and movingly describes her relationship with the late RTE presenter Gerry Ryan.