Mandela gravesite to be open to public
13 July 2105
Nelson Mandela's gravesite in Qunu, in Eastern Cape would eventually be opened to
the public by his family, the
Sunday Times newspaper reported
yesterday.
"It is something that will happen in the future," said Ndileka Mandela, the oldest
grandchild of the statesman, who died in December 2013.
"It would be selfish of the family to say that we'll close it to the public, because
Madiba was a people's person… At some point we will open it to the general public."
However, another grandchild, Ndaba Mandela, did say it would still "take some
time" as various processes would have to be followed.
Grandson Mandla Mandela confirmed discussions about the matter were under way.
He also said that the ANC and various sectors of the government would be
consulted.
"I don't think this is a family issue only. There has to be a dialogue."
Mandela, who died at the age of 95, is buried on a hill in his childhood
Qunu
homestead in rural Eastern Cape.
His birthday, 18 July, is celebrated later this week. The United Nations has declared
the day the annual Nelson Mandela International Day, on which people are
encouraged to do something to help others. In South Africa, the day has been
expanded into the full month of July, known as Mandela Month.
Source:
News24Wire
