Mandla Mandela has tied the knot in a Muslim ceremony in Cape Town at the weekend. The grandson of former president Nelson Mandela confirmed on Twitter on Sunday evening his marriage to Rabia Clarke of Cape Town. I am honoured and delighted to announce my marriage to Rabia Clarke, in Cape Town, on 6 February 2016,” he said in a statement.
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“I wish to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Rabia’s parents, her extended family, and the Muslim community, for welcoming me into their hearts. Although Rabia and I were raised in different cultural and religious traditions, our coming together reflects what we have in common – we are South Africans,” he said.
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According to Channel Islam International, Mandela, the traditional chief of the Mvezo, converted to Islam about two months ago. The nikkah (ceremony) was said to be held at a masjid (place of worship) in Kensington on Saturday morning. This is his fourth marriage.
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