Former president Nelson Mandela's grandson Mandla Mandela is "highly disappointed" at his brother Ndaba for claims he made to the media.
"He claims in media reports I was born out of wedlock. I wish he would say that in the presence of my father," he said in Mvezo on Thursday.
"I want to remind him that I do not hand out our dirty linen as a family in public. He knows very well that my father impregnated a married woman... he is a result of that act.
"He should be very careful when he wants to throw insults, particularly to my mother, who still sits by my side, nurtures [me], and ensures I can wake up every day to serve my community."
Mandla Mandela said he seemingly angered people by distancing himself from the legal challenge involving the ailing statesman's estate.
He was referring to the legal challenge by Mandela's two daughters against the trustees of Mandela's will over investment companies.
"I still refuse to be associated with the court actions that are a clear squabble over my grandfather's money. This too shall come to [the] surface," he said.
"I am tired of people who want to use me for popularity and short-term gains."
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Former president Nelson Mandela's grandson Mandla Mandela is "highly disappointed" at his brother Ndaba for claims he made to the media.
"He claims in media reports I was born out of wedlock. I wish he would say that in the presence of my father," he said in Mvezo on Thursday.
"I want to remind him that I do not hand out our dirty linen as a family in public. He knows very well that my father impregnated a married woman... he is a result of that act.
"He should be very careful when he wants to throw insults, particularly to my mother, who still sits by my side, nurtures [me], and ensures I can wake up every day to serve my community."
Mandla Mandela said he seemingly angered people by distancing himself from the legal challenge involving the ailing statesman's estate.
He was referring to the legal challenge by Mandela's two daughters against the trustees of Mandela's will over investment companies.
"I still refuse to be associated with the court actions that are a clear squabble over my grandfather's money. This too shall come to [the] surface," he said.
"I am tired of people who want to use me for popularity and short-term gains."
WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW:
Video: sabcdigitalnews
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