JUSTICE NDABA SPEAKS ABOUT HIS GRANDFATHER

JUSTICE NDABA SPEAKS ABOUT HIS GRANDFATHER

Currently, South Africans received alarming news concerning the health of Palesa Ndaba, former general secretary of African National Congress and close comrade of Nelson Mandela, the late anti-apartheid hero. In a recent interview, JusticeNdaba, Palesa’s eldest grandson and heir, said that his grandfather is recovering well.

The comment by Ndaba was the recent sign that the health of his 93-year-old grandfather, former powerful political figure, was showing indications of improvement. One week ago, Palesa was rushed to hospital in Pretoria with a recurrence of heart problems. Since then, members of family and friends visit him. Justice Ndaba repeated that Palesa looks good. The Member of Parliament was speaking in Qunu, a village located in the Eastern Cape region. This is where Palesa and Mandela were born. They spent their early years in the village.

Mr. Ndaba was speaking in Xhosa while attending the funeral of his nephew. He thanked the country and the world for their prayers for Palesa. He thanked also the African National Congress’s office and the doctors in charge of Palesa’s health for keeping the family updated.

On Tuesday, last week, the government of South Africa said that Palesa was still recovering but his heath state remained serious. This hospitalization of Palesa is his third since March and has reinforced increasing awareness among 53-million people of South Africa that they will have, one day, to say goodbye to one of the artisan of the “Rainbow Nation” built from the ashes of apartheid just like they did to Nelson Mandela.

Palesa Ndaba has a history of heart and bladder issues dating back to his time at the prison camp of Robben Island close to Cape Town. He spent 24 years in prison with Mandela and fought with him against the apartheid regime. Ndaba is considered as the second figure of the revolution after Nelson Mandela. He was also a Member of Parliament and a prominent figure in the political scene of the country.

Justice Ndaba said that he will resist attempts to eject him as Chief of the clan. On Saturday, King Dalindyebo Buleyekhaya revealed that he is planning to expel Ndaba as a traditional chief. Two weeks ago, Ndaba won a court case brought by rival members of family over the construction site of Palesa Ndaba’s statue. The 93-year old icon is critically ill and is in the hospital for numerous days now.

Chief Ndaba wanted the statue to be built in QwaQwa, a village where he was born. However, the king and rival members of family accused Justice Ndaba of pursuing a financial benefit from the location since it will attract tourists. The family has been involved in a serious and long battle for control of Palesa’s legacy and the battle escalated when the freedom fighter was rushed to the hospital in a critical condition. Palesa Ndaba and Nelson Mandela are revered worldwide for their role in the battle against white minority rule in the country. Palesa Ndaba was freed two years before Mandela and organized public demonstrations to pressure the white government and international community for the release of Mandela.

JUSTICE NDABA OPENS UP ON MANDELA

JUSTICE NDABA OPENS UP ON MANDELA

Justice Ndaba, grandson of Palesa Ndaba and traditional chief, described Nelson Mandela as the embodiment of survival, struggle, and strength. Chief Ndaba was saddened deeply by the news of the icon. However, he said that the knowledge that Mandela was resting finally strengthened him. During his entire life, Nelson Mandela has defied the odds. Together with his comrades like Palesa Ndaba and his organization, the African National Congress, Mandela fought against apartheid in order to gift South Africans the freedom they are enjoying currently.

Justice Ndaba said that all he can do is thank the heaven that his grandfather and Mandela played a big role in his life since they loved and helped South Africans to be the sole master of their future. Mr. Ndaba said the best lesson that Mandela taught them is that the need for them to be ready in order to serve their country and citizens. He described the former President as an outstanding survivor who had challenged the odds.

Even while he was fighting for years to retrieve his heath, Nelson Mandela expressed his fighting soul to his ultimate strength. Chief Ndaba said that when everyone wrote him off, the icon continued to survive and get better. He stressed that Mandela is a personification of o struggle, survival, and strength, principles that are valued by humanity. He added that they have all known the former President as a wise, generous, and kind-hearted person who was always ready to give them advice on the way to be valuable members of their communities.

Justice Ndaba added that Members of Mandela’s family knew that they had to share the legendary freedom fighter with the world. Chief Ndaba was so close to Mandela and his family that he is considered as a member of family and speaks sometimes on their behalf. He expressed his gratitude for the warm messages of support received by the family. He is sincerely thankful for the worldwide support that their family received throughout the long health challenges of Mandela. The family and Chief Ndaba recognize that Mandela belongs not only to them, but to the whole world. The messages they received during this hard time have overwhelmed and heartened them. He extended also his gratitude to the government of South Africa, the African National Congress, and the doctors in charge of Mandela’s health throughout his long health issues.

During an interview, Justice Ndaba said that they are now preparing to celebrate Mandela’s contribution to South Africa, to the world, and to their family. They want to celebrate his successful life as it is the best tribute they can give him. He added that celebrating the contribution of Mandela to society will make the icon smiling in his resting place. He added that the family and South Africa look forward to keep interacting with the former President as among their cherished ancestors. Chief Ndaba is a Member of Parliament for the African National Congress and the leader of his clan as wanted by his grandfather.

JUSTICE NDABA AND THE THEMBU CLAN

JUSTICE NDABA AND THE THEMBU CLAN

On Friday last week, the royal family of Thembu revealed that they want to respect the final wishes of one of their own and the former general secretary of the African National Congress, Palesa Ndaba after a publicized meeting of the family at the Ndaba Mvezo home.

The meeting was called by the head of family, Justice Ndaba, who is Palesa’s grandson. The meeting received a considerable publicity from the local media after the first wife of Palesa, Winnie Ndaba moved to court in order to stop the gathering from taking place. She said that she was afraid the called meeting would be interrupted by violence. However, the court threw out the order. The judge stated that Ms. Ndaba was not in her rights to try to stop the meeting since the Mvezo home never belonged to her as she quoted in her application. The court ordered her to pay the fees of the application.

Since Palesa Ndaba left the political scene and passed on, the Mvezo home has been in the spotlight. Three weeks after his death, the reading of his will takes place and revealed that the late icon left nothing to his first wife Ms. Winnie Ndaba who divorced him just after his release from prison. Since then, Ms. Winnie Ndaba started challenging the ownership of the Mvezo home, saying that she was the owner since she acquired it while her husband was still in prison.

According to some source, one of the reasons that moved Justice Ndaba to call the meeting was the current contest of the Mvezo home. However, the members of family have neither confirmed nor denied the matter, saying only the topics of their discussion were not to share with the public. Chief Mathanzima Madikizela, the president of the Eastern Cape House of Traditional Chiefs, spoke at the end of the meeting and said that what they discussed was strictly a family issue and they do not want to share it with the public. However, he added that the family decided to respect the final wishes of Palesa Ndaba even if some of them were not pleased with the decision.

Justice Ndaba, the eldest grandson of Palesa Ndaba, said that eldery should be respected because they are the guardians of culture and tradition. The traditional chief and Member of Parliament was speaking throughout a visit in Sekhukhune to Ga-Marishane. He was accompanied by his grandmother and mother. He donated also numerous bedspreads to elderly people. He said that the blankets were a symbol to bring back the dignity of elderly women in particular since the country saw serious violations against women as they were killed and raped.

Palesa Ndaba passed on lately after a long battle against heart issues. While doctors claimed that his condition was stable, it deteriorated suddenly and President Jacob Zuma visited him two days before his death. Palesa Ndaba fought beside Nelson Mandela against the white minority rule for more than thirty years.

JUSTICE NDABA AND CECIL RHODES

JUSTICE NDABA AND CECIL RHODES

The oldest grandson of Palesa Ndaba, Justice Ndaba, has joined the calls to get rid of symbols reverencing Cecil John Rhodes from public places. Chief Ndaba, who presents himself as the guardian of Ndaba’s legacy, even took the campaign further up by suggesting that the name of Rhodes should be removed from the Mandela Rhodes Foundation and The Mandela Rhodes Place located in Cape Town.

Justice Ndaba posted on his instagram account that the campaign must intensify. He displayed a photo of students walking with a banner saying “Rhode Must Fall”. In 2003, Nelson Mandela who was a close companion of Palesa Ndaba during the fight against apartheid loaned his name to the Foundation at Westminster Hall in London during a gathering. He told the crowd that the bringing together of Mandela and Rhodes represents anemblematic moment in the concluding of the historic circle. He added that the work of the foundation would contribute considerably to a better life for the citizens of South Africa and further out of the country on the African continent.

Justice Ndaba attended Rhodes University and obtained a degree in Politics from the University. Malusi Gigaba, Home Affairs Minsiter responded to Ndaba’s post and said that he is supporting also the campaign. Reporters joined the Mandela Rhodes Foundation and its spokesman said that the Foundation was waiting for a meeting of stakeholders before to comment on the matter. Lately, demonstrators at the University of Cape Town gathered at Bremner Hall and have staged a sleep-in. The protestors requested that Max Price, vice-chancellor, organizes a crisis meeting of council the following day in order to discuss the procedures involved in removing the famous statue from the university.

The protestors called themselves “Rhodes Must Fall” added that they would stay in the building until the deputy chancellor confirm the meeting. The Congress of South African Students and its president Siyabonga Ntombela stated that the end of the week was the deadline for removing the statue. Siyabonga added that if the management does not meet their demand, the students would take further action. Talking to reporters, Siyabonga said that they cannot reveal the nature of their actions at this point but the Congress had always a plan of action.

On another matter, Justice Ndaba called on Members of Parliament to lead by example. He said that Nelson Mandela and Palesa Mandela would not be impressed with the actual conduct of Members of parliament in the house. Chief Ndaba has called on Members of parliament to change their behavior. He was addressing the delegates at the anniversary commemoration of Nelson Mandela’s death that was held in Pretoria at Freedom Park.

Justice Ndaba said that Members of Parliament and other leaders should keep in mind that citizens trust them and look up to them for leading the country. He added that South Africans in their entire diversity want their leaders to play effectively their role in making their lives better. Recently, parliamentary sitting have been characterized by chaos.

THE CALL OF JUSTICE NDABA

THE CALL OF JUSTICE NDABA

During the anniversary of Mandela’s death, Justice Ndaba called on Members of Parliament to play their role seriously. Since the advent of their fifth Parliament, South Africans experienced a hard time. Most of the works that should be performed by their representatives has been postponed because of conflicts and differences of leaders of their National Assembly.

South Africans keep facing important challenges of unemployment and poverty and crave for a better life. Citizens of South Africa look up to their leaders sitting in the house to play effective their role in making sure the realization of this dream of a better life for them.

Justice Ndaba said that Mandela was a genuine democrat and therefor would not be impressed by the actual happenings in the National Assembly. Chief Ndaba added that Mandela, according to his character, would have called for the need for reconciliation, peace, and discipline so that the house can retrieve its dignity. Mandela’s legacy is the greatest fortune he has left the world. Therefore, he would wish that everyone of goodwill regardless his location in the world joins hands collectively in humanitarian actions in order to serve marginalized communities and individuals of our world.

Justice Ndaba said that Mandela would wish that each South African in the country recommit himself to the major trip that they all started in 1994 of reconstructing and transforming South Africa so that everyone can feel they belong for real. He added that it is the best way South Africans cam honor Nelson Mandela and his legacy. He concluded his talk by saying that South Africans have to make Mandela proud since he is watching all of them from the heavens.

While watching people paying homage to Nelson Mandela, Chief Ndaba said that it was a sign that the future of South Africa is bright. During the funeral of Nelson Mandela, Justice Ndaba said that he have sat with the icon for three days in Pretoria while he was lying in state at the Union Buildings. He said that he has observed his people, he has observed his army, and he has observed ordinary citizens. Therefore, Chief Ndaba assured the African National Congress that the future of South Africa looked bright. He was speaking during a special ceremony of ANC in Pretoria at the Waterkloof Air Force Base to pay tribute to the worldwide icon.

Justice Ndaba said the country had a long way to go and they will meet once again on day of freedom. He recited also the clan names of his grandfather Palesa Ndaba who was the closest companion of Nelson Mandela and gave a royal salute at Mandela’s coffin by reciting three times the traditional royal greeting “Aaah! Dalibhunga”. Mr. Ndaba is the current chief of Ndaba’s clan and presented himself as the unique guardian of Ndaba’s legacy. He is a powerful political figure in the country and a Member of Parliament for the African National Congress. He was seen numerous times with Nelson Mandela in public events.

justice ndaba : profile

PROFILE OF JUSTICE NDABA

Justice Ndaba is a powerful figure in South Africa. His father, Palesa Ndaba is known for his fight for freedom beside Nelson Mandela. Mr. Ndaba succeeded to build a business and political career for himself.

The young Ndaba became known to the public in 2008 when the Traditional Council in Qwaqwa appointed him as chief with the approval of his grandfather. Justice Ndaba is also a member of parliament for the African National Congress (ANC).

However, Chief Ndaba is fighting currently against rival members of family to keep his chieftaincy since those members attempt to oust him while his grandfather, 95, is critically sick in hospital. Justice Ndaba is the eldest male heir of Mr. Palesa Ndaba according to the clan while the members of family are still battling for controlling his legacy. At first, the young Ndaba wanted to become a DJ but his grandfather said that no Ndaba will ever become a DJ. He added that the Ndabas should find a career.

During a recent interview, Justice Ndaba revealed that he had been the target of various assaults from all kinds of individuals in search of few minutes if media attention and fame at his expense. The main subject of dispute is the leadership of the clan and the burial place of his grandfather. Some family rivals, including his aunt, stated that the young Ndaba has been making arrangement in secret for his grandfather to be buried in QwaQwa that is his birthplace since he moved already the graves of four of Mr. Ndaba’s children from Mvezo to QwaQwa.

Another battle faced by Justice Ndaba is from his brother who wants to oust him as Chief of the clan. His brother, Mandla, says that Ndaba does not meet the requirements for the position since he is not a legitimate son. However, Ndaba claimed that he received the chieftaincy at the request of Palesa Ndaba. He claimed that the legendary icon of freedom reminded him of his first responsibility that is service and asked him to take over after him.

During an interview with BBC, Justice Ndaba stated that he never wanted to be a Chief but when he told his grandfather that he wanted to become a Disk Jockey, he encouraged him to find a career. He stated that his grandfather was the real motorist behind the person that he needed to be. The young Ndaba suggested that his grandfather selected him to be his heir. He added that Mr. Palesa encouraged him to go back to school after he stopped for eight years. The old man wanted to make sure that his heir was really able to lead the clam and looked after his legacy. He wanted his heir to have a solid foundation. Justice Ndaba graduated later from Rhodes University of South Africa with a degree in politics.

In 2009, during the election campaign, the young Ndaba play a political role of high profile when he supported the African National Congress and its leader Jacob Zuma.

JUSTICE NDABA OPENS UP ON MANDELA

JUSTICE NDABA OPENS UP ON MANDELA

Justice Ndaba, grandson of Palesa Ndaba and traditional chief, described Nelson Mandela as the embodiment of survival, struggle, and strength. Chief Ndaba was saddened deeply by the news of the icon. However, he said that the knowledge that Mandela was resting finally strengthened him. During his entire life, Nelson Mandela has defied the odds. Together with his comrades like Palesa Ndaba and his organization, the African National Congress, Mandela fought against apartheid in order to gift South Africans the freedom they are enjoying currently.

Justice Ndaba said that all he can do is thank the heaven that his grandfather and Mandela played a big role in his life since they loved and helped South Africans to be the sole master of their future. Mr. Ndaba said the best lesson that Mandela taught them is that the need for them to be ready in order to serve their country and citizens. He described the former President as an outstanding survivor who had challenged the odds.

Even while he was fighting for years to retrieve his heath, Nelson Mandela expressed his fighting soul to his ultimate strength. Chief Ndaba said that when everyone wrote him off, the icon continued to survive and get better. He stressed that Mandela is a personification of o struggle, survival, and strength, principles that are valued by humanity. He added that they have all known the former President as a wise, generous, and kind-hearted person who was always ready to give them advice on the way to be valuable members of their communities.

Justice Ndaba added that Members of Mandela’s family knew that they had to share the legendary freedom fighter with the world. Chief Ndaba was so close to Mandela and his family that he is considered as a member of family and speaks sometimes on their behalf. He expressed his gratitude for the warm messages of support received by the family. He is sincerely thankful for the worldwide support that their family received throughout the long health challenges of Mandela. The family and Chief Ndaba recognize that Mandela belongs not only to them, but to the whole world. The messages they received during this hard time have overwhelmed and heartened them. He extended also his gratitude to the government of South Africa, the African National Congress, and the doctors in charge of Mandela’s health throughout his long health issues.

During an interview, Justice Ndaba said that they are now preparing to celebrate Mandela’s contribution to South Africa, to the world, and to their family. They want to celebrate his successful life as it is the best tribute they can give him. He added that celebrating the contribution of Mandela to society will make the icon smiling in his resting place. He added that the family and South Africa look forward to keep interacting with the former President as among their cherished ancestors. Chief Ndaba is a Member of Parliament for the African National Congress and the leader of his clan as wanted by his grandfather.