The grandson of former president Nelson Mandela, Mandla Mandela says the Mthatha High Court’s decision against him was a mockery of justice.
Abathembu acting royal chairperson chief Thanduxolo Mtirara has expressed his disappointment at the Mandela family feud ending up in court.
Xhosa cultural experts say the legal battle between Nelson Mandela’s grandson Mandla and family members has undermined African customs and traditions.
The Eastern Cape High Court has granted an application brought by the Mandela family to force Mandla Mandela to return the remains he moved to Mvezo.
Former South African president Nelson Mandela beamed on Monday as he watched his grandson reclaim a traditional leadership post that Mandela had renounced decades ago to become a lawyer and dedicate his life to fighting apartheid. Mandla Mandela (32) was draped in a lion skin, the symbol of royalty.