Mandela’s grandson converts to Islam

 Mandla Mandela,the 42-year-old grandson of Nelson Mandela, has been called out by members of the Congress of Traditional Leaders in South Africa (Contralesa), for converting to Islam.
According to reports, members of the Contralesa said being a Muslim could affect his ability to uphold their Xhosa traditions. The Contralesa’s spokesperson, Chief Mwelo Nonkonyane, said Mr Mandela’s new religious affiliation could pose a problem for his subjects.
“There is nothing wrong with a traditional leader following any faith he chooses but we are concerned about whether he will be able to continue performing his responsibilities as a chief.” he said.
Mandla who inherited his position as chief of Mvezo in the AbaThembu clan from his grandfather, is believed to have converted to Islam in order to marry his current wife, Rabia Clarke, a Muslim.