While Nelson Mandela’s homesteads in Qunu and Mvezo are well maintained, his farmhouse near Mthatha Airport has been stripped of windows, doors, copper pipes and even roof tiles.This has caused a public outcry, with people saying that the former president would be turning in his grave at the sight.
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The late Bhaca King Madzikane II Thandisizwe Diko never had a chance to defend himself.
This statement was made by Diko’s brother-in-law, Chief Vulisango Phantswa, at the funeral of the young royal who died on 21 February.
Diko died with a cloud of corruption allegations hanging over his head after his company had scored a questionable R125-million tender to provide PPE.
Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane said the Bhaca nation and province at large had lost a community builder.
The late Bhaca King Madzikane II Thandisizwe Diko was never given the chance to defend himself.