Wednesday, April 30, 2025

“Mandela Is Going To Struggle For His Last Wish” – Why Madiba Might Not Be Laid To Rest Where He Wants

Will Nelson Mandela's las wish be granted? Or will the court fued between his grandson and daughter leave the former president with an unfulfiled wish?

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Deshnee Subramany and Philip de Wet, joined by Mmanaledi Mataboge discuss Nelson Mandela’s health, the media flurry outside the hospital and the war between Mandela’s grandson, Mandla and daughter Makaziwe over the burial grounds which could ultimately mean Mandela would not be granted his last wish that he be buried in Qunu. 

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