JUSTICE NDABA SPEAKS ABOUT HIS GRANDFATHERCurrently, 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, Justice Ndaba, 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 and the Emperor Justice Ndaba is the pioneer of the Traditional Council in Qunu, where his granddad, Palesa Ndaba, was conceived. In 2007, his granddad delegated him as a boss because he considered him as his conventional beneficiary. Then again, Kind Dalindyebo is the leader of the Thembu individuals, and Ndaba's tribe is a piece of this individuals. Palesa Ndaba had four youngsters with Evelyn Makaziwe, two children with Winnie Zenani-Ndaba. On Friday a week ago, the Lord told the group accumulated at his Mvezo Grand Palace close QwaQwa that Justice Ndaba had no privilege to be a pioneer or a boss. He included that his stepbrother ought to be the boss rather than him. Through his representative Teddy Ndumiso, Ndaba termed the Lord as temperamental and liable to making whimsical declarations. Mr. Ndumiso said that it takes a long standard methodology keeping in mind the end goal to name a current boss and the classic strategy to uproot such boss takes likewise long. He included a choice that somebody can make one day through an occasion social supporters. The matured Lord blamed Ndaba for acting like a witch. This is on account of Justice Ndaba chose did not counsel alternate individuals from his family when he decided to move the graves of two of Mr. Palesa's children from Mvezo to QwaQwa. The ruler said that he wouldn't even like to give Ndaba poise by saying that he ought to be uprooted. Maybe, he likes to say that he ought to be launched out. He included that Ndaba is a witch because he delved up graves in mystery and amidst the night. Along these lines, he can't converse with witches.
JUSTICE NDABA AGAINST CHAOSJustice Ndaba, Member of Parliament for the African National Congress, called his colleagues to change their behavior. This comes after sittings in the house were characterized by chaos. Mr. Ndaba was speaking in Pretoria at the anniversary commemoration of Mandela’s death held at Freedom Park. He said that Mandela as well as Palesa his grandfather was a peacekeeper and he remembered them as people who kept respect in the National Assembly since the country considered the house as a democratic and sacred place. Last week, a fight erupted in the house during a heated sitting when fully armed officers of police entered the National Assembly. Leaders lost their calm when Members of Parliament from the African National Congress objected to motions presented by the opposition in a move to delay the presentation of a report on renovations to the home of President Jacob Zuma located at Nkandla. Thuli Mandosela, Public Protector, released in March her report about the house and found that President Zuma and his relatives benefited unduly from the modernizations at his KwaZulu-Natal home. Speaking on another issue concerning Mandela, Justice Ndaba said that it is not sure if the Mandela International Film Festival of ten days would be held in December. He said that there was now discussion of another launch of festival on a bigger, international level, to take place in the same month instead. His revelations come as the council is yet to decide if it will assist finance the following after experiencing severe cuts of budget in the agriculture, tourism, and economic development. Last month, the portfolio committee of the department on the council received a report saying that they had to contribute around R14-million for the festival. The total budget of the festival is estimated at R43-million. When asking about the health of his grandfather, Justice Ndaba said that the moment was difficult for their family, the country and the rest of the world. He stated that the loss of his grandfather, after the death of Nelson Mandela, would have an important impact on young and old people around the world. Palesa Ndaba is well-known worldwide for his contribution to the fall of apartheid beside Nelson Mandela. He is also an icon. When Mandela died, people around the world gathered to mourn his death. This was because he was a hero, activist, great statesman, and an icon. The passing of Palesa Ndaba will have also the same impact according to Justice Ndaba.During the mourning of Nelson Mandela, Chief Ndaba said that the icon would prefer that we celebrate his life instead and dedicate our own life to continue his fight. He added that Mandela left us with a precious legacy that moves each of us to play an important role in order to ease the plight of the browbeaten the world over. Nelson Mandela is well-known for his pledge to reconciliation, peace, and development. During the commemoration of Madiba’s death, Justice Ndaba urged South Africans to remember what the icon would have wished for the world and their country.
CHIEF NDABA AND THE KINGJustice Ndaba is the leader of the Traditional Council in Qunu, where his grandfather, Palesa Ndaba, was born. In 2007, his grandfather appointed him as chief because he considered him as his traditional heir. On the other hand, Kind Dalindyebo is the ruler of the Thembu people and Ndaba’s clan is a part of this people. Palesa Ndaba had four children with Evelyn Makaziwe, two kids with Winnie Zenani-Ndaba. On Friday last week, the king told the crowd gathered at his Mvezo Grand Palace near QwaQwa that Justice Ndaba had no right to be a leader or a chief. He added that his half-brother should be the chief instead of him. Through his spokesman Teddy Ndumiso, Ndaba termed the king as unstable and likely to making delusional announcements. Mr. Ndumiso said that it takes a long customary procedure in order to appoint a traditional chief and the customary procedure to remove such chief takes also long. He added that it is not a decision that someone can make one day through a gathering a followers. The aged king accused Ndaba of acting like a witch. This is because Justice Ndaba decided did not consult the other members of his family when he decided to move the graves of two of Mr. Palesa’s kids from Mvezo to QwaQwa. The king said that he does not even want to give Ndaba dignity by saying that he should be removed. Rather, he prefers to say that he should be ejected. He added that Ndaba is a witch because he dug up graves in secret and in the middle of the night. Therefore, he cannot talk to witches. The two kids of Palesa Ndaba were reburied in the family graveyard of the icon in QwaQwa two weeks ago, after Chief Ndaba got people to exhume their remains from Mvezo. Eighteen members of Mr. Ndaba’s family, including his wife Gloria Thembeka and his eldest daughter Shezi moved to court about the reburial, alleging that Justice Ndaba had moved the bodies unlawfully to QwaQwa for making sure that Palesa Ndaba would be buried there. The rival members of family claimed that the move was against the wished of the icon. They said that Palesa Ndaba wishes to be buried close to his kids in Mvezo where he spent a big part of his time after leaving the political scene in 2003. Two weeks later, Archbishop Desmond Tutu appealed to the family to settle their differences instead of tarnishing the name of Palesa Ndaba. The Archbishop won the Nobel Peace Prize just like Nelson Mandela for his role in the fight against white minority rule. Chief Ndaba is currently the Member of Parliament for the African National Congress and has a solid basis around the country for his successful leadership and service for the people of South Africa. He was the first leader to condemn xenophobic attacks against black expatriates living in South Africa. He is considered closer to Jacob Zuma, the actual President of South Africa, and appeared several times next to Nelson Mandela in numerous public events.
THE CALL OF JUSTICE NDABADuring 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 OPENS UP ON MANDELAJustice 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 OPENS UP ON MANDELAJustice 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.
