Mbuyiseni Ndlozi was criticised after his recent comments on former president Nelson Mandela's legacy
EFF MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi said former president Nelson Mandela was no longer a 'useful' figure when it came to confronting social inequality in SA.EFF MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has been criticised after his comments on former president Nelson Mandela's legacy.
On Saturday, while many around the nation and abroad commemorated the 102nd anniversary of Mandela's birth, Ndlozi questioned his legacy in a series of posts on Twitter. July 18 marks Mandela Day, when many around the world dedicate 67 minutes of their day to initiatives which benefit those who are less fortunate. The day was officially declared by the UN in November 2009.“Mandela once said he fought against 'black domination' ... Can those with rigorous minds help me process this?” he asked.
“Mandela is no longer a useful figure to confront injustices of racial violence, exploitation and marginalisation. His name is used each year to neutralise black people into a false racial unity, peace and reconciliation. Mandela himself allowed this when he was alive,” he said. Mandela is no longer a useful figure to confront injustices of racial violence, exploitation and marginalization. His name is used each year to neutralize black people into a false racial unity, peace and reconciliation.Many flooded his timeline, slamming Ndlozi for his comments, saying he should respect his elders and not “politicise everything”.No one is perfect, and I’d love to see their credentials on how they fought for justice in a way that endangered theirs and their families lives.
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