22 years later, burdened by a realisation that Muntu needed help, André
Pieterse initiated a search for him and asked Norman Knox to assist. Several
leading newspapers generously donated editorial space to finding the
childhood star who had been missing for more than two decades. The
response from fans was overwhelming. André and Norman were inundated
with calls from all over South Africa, but there were no firm leads until Lindi,
Muntu's sister, called to say that Muntu did not want to be found.

"At least we knew that Muntu was alive. With Lindi as a go-between, we
eventually made contact with Muntu. We were shocked by what we found."

Muntu had descended into a life of crime and drugs. Now 39-years-old and weighing a scant 48kg, he was living in a derelict flat in Hillbrow. The future
looked bleak for this once very popular child star. After an emotional reunion,
André, Norman and Muntu's family decided to help him get back on track. During three years of recovery and transformation, André supported Muntu financially
and challenged him to embrace a new lifestyle of health, fitness and spiritual awakening.

For the past three years, Muntu has written a letter every month to "Uncle
André Pieterse", updating him on his new lifestyle and outlining his life's story.
From these pages it is evident that, during his darkest years, e'Lollipop
was a profound source of hope for Muntu. His experience as an actor in
e'Lollipop inspired him to believe that one day he would be able to write and star
in his own story. Upon hearing this, André encouraged Muntu to put pen to
paper. What has emerged is another extraordinary story - e'Lollipop 2: Tsepo's
Story - which should be ready to go into production during 2005 as a full-length feature film.

e'Lollipop 2: Tsepo's Story will be produced by newly-formed black
empowerment film production company, Ma-Afrika Films (Pty) Ltd. Due to
André's vast experience and long-standing professional associations in the
motion picture industry, Ma-Afrika Films is privileged to work with internationally acclaimed script writers and producers.

Says Muntu, "I am very fortunate to be alive after 22 years of crime and drugs.
If my life can be turned around, so too can the lives of others. I believe that my survival is, in a way, linked to the lessons that made e'Lollipop a classic.
e'Lollipop's themes of commitment, friendship and love are what saved me. As
for our new film - you can expect to see the reality of crime, drugs, friendship
and the miracle of a second chance. A real slice of life."

Of his imminent return to the public eye, Norman Knox says, "I have always
been reluctant to be in the limelight, especially after the intense public interest in
my life after e'Lollipop. As my friends and family will tell you, I've been enjoying
my anonymity of late! But who knows what the future might hold? Right now
though, I am so happy that Muntu's life is back on track and wish him the very
best for his rediscovered film career. I am pleased that we have found our
friend."

There has been phenomenal public demand for the re-release of e'Lollipop.
Even as the world media remains enthralled by the peaceful transformation
seen during the last ten years in South Africa, e'Lollipop tells of how the seeds
of this magic existed in the troubled years that went before. Says Pieterse, "We
always knew that we had something very special in e'Lollipop, but what we
didn't know was that audiences would demand it more then ever - nearly three
decades after its initial release! We continue to receive a constant flow of
national and international enquiries about e'Lollipop's availability."