'The only thing he nationalised was his face on banknotes': Ndlozi on Nelson Mandela's legacy
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EFF MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has again got tongues wagging for his strong opinions about former president Nelson Mandela, saying the only thing Mandela nationalised “was his face on coins and banknotes”
Ndlozi went on a tirade about Mandela on the 31st anniversary of the former president's release from prison on Thursday.
He said the only thing that many people can point at is that Mandela was the first black president but there was “nothing to show for our freedom”.
“Today, Nelson Mandela was released from prison in 1990 after spending 27 years. The only thing we can point at is that he became the first black president,” he said.
“Other than that, there’s nothing to show for our freedom. Black people remain landless — 27 years after Mandela’s democracy.”
Today, Nelson Mandela was released from prison in 1990 after spending 27 years. The only thing we can point at is that he became the first black president. Other than that, there’s nothing to show for our freedom! Black people remain landless - 27 years after Mandela’s democracy! pic.twitter.com/ygqagklAB0
— Mbuyiseni Ndlozi (@MbuyiseniNdlozi) February 11, 2021
According to Ndlozi, after Mandela's presidency, the only thing nationalised was his face on SA's coins and banknotes.
“On this day Mandela told our people that nationalisation of banks and mines was key to our freedom. They made him president! But after his presidency, the only thing nationalised was his face on coins and banknotes,” he said.
On this day Mandela told our people that nationalisation of banks & mines was key to our freedom. They made him president! But after his presidency, the only thing nationalised was his face on coins and bank notes!
— Mbuyiseni Ndlozi (@MbuyiseniNdlozi) February 11, 2021
Mr. I have fought!
— Mbuyiseni Ndlozi (@MbuyiseniNdlozi) February 11, 2021
To this day, we are still to be told what black domination Mandela was talking about during his trial! Where and with whom did he fight against Black domination? It was a sellout position! pic.twitter.com/VvI9BzaoVO
This is not the first time Ndlozi has publicly blasted the late former president.
Late last year, Ndlozi questioned Mandela's legacy, saying he wasted 27 years that “resulted in an empty reconciliation deal”.
“I think the truly wasted years are the 27 years that resulted in an empty reconciliation deal. In Mandela’s memory, blacks are silenced in the false hope to appeal to the morality of whites. It will be 27 years next, that morality is nowhere,” Ndlozi said at the time.
His latest statement drew mixed reactions, with many saying Ndlozi was “obsessed” with trying to find flaws in Mandela's legacy.
Here is a snapshot of some of the reactions:
I also believe that this young man needs some help from Dlozi Lami
— Zweja (@Zweleth11534263) February 11, 2021
Malema changed his mind
— Mr Sethago (@Sithagul) February 11, 2021
Did you expect him to do everything at the same time?, you can talk freely now because he suffered for your freedom. He leveled the ground for you to continue with the battle of liberation. You so spoilt, how many phases brought you to PHD?
— Not Nzinga (@Sibongilejezile) February 11, 2021
The man was 76 the year he became president. Khanimyeke alale ngoxolo unyana ka Gadla. 🙏🏾
— Ami (@AmiJaneD) February 11, 2021
Anyone who is is a ''hero'' to the western world is a sell out to his own people
— Ronald Ndaadzenyika Sithole. (@jumbo93) February 11, 2021
anyone who they call a ''rebel' terrorist in some context is a hero to his people fighting for a good cause for the mass.
Mandela did nothing okay you what are you doing
— Zila (@Zila95207803) February 11, 2021
The struggle for a black child is enormous. Political & economic freedom are at the forefront, both not easy to liberate. Madiba did his part and passed on the baton. What have you done Mr Ndlozi other than whinge?
— Mó (@Mo_Mokhs) February 11, 2021
Criticizing Mandela is fine but saying he did absolutely nothing is a blatant lie. Criticize him but dont lie and say he did nothing. Learn about the history of South Africa from the 1950s and you wont claim he did nothing.
— Ghost yamaghost (@Nkunzana5) February 11, 2021
I bet you if Mandela was alive they would've hated him and then, just like they did with Mbeki and Zuma, change their tune on him.
— MY NAME IS...👉🏾 (@KleinhansMk) February 11, 2021
This is all they're good at, criticize and insult while living lavishly.
Iceboy always trying to impress Malema at the expense of your integrity....I'm sure you were the one brewing tea eNkandla
— Mazibane Chris (@khrismento) February 11, 2021
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