Bongani Fassie ejected from Mandela home

Brenda Fassie with son Bongani. Picture credit: Bonile Bam.
Brenda Fassie with son Bongani. Picture credit: Bonile Bam.

The late "Queen of African Pop" Brenda Fassie's son Bongani and his wife were allegedly ejected like a bad music cassette from Nelson Mandela's mansion in Joburg last year.

This was allegedly due to Bongani's misbehaviour that included giving the late statesman's maid a warm klap and pouring her with liquor.

It is understood that security guards also complained that he was harassing them, claiming that the house belonged to his grandfather and throwing late-night parties.

According to a family friend close to the Mandelas, Bongani was offered a two-bedroom cottage in the homestead to use until he found his feet.

Ndaba, who lives on the property with his younger brother Mbuso, confirmed that he showed Bongani the gate "because he was a difficult person to stay with".

For the report click here to read on Sunday World

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