Nelson Mandela—- JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AFP) — Executors of Nelson Mandela’s estate vowed Monday to oppose attempts by his former wife to acquire his country house, bequeathed to his widow Graca Machel and the Mandela family after his death last year. Winnie Madikizela-Mandela launched a legal challenge against Mandela’s will in October, claiming that the house — built on a large estate where the revered South African leader is buried — was acquired by her in 1989 when Mandela was still in prison. She wants the court to nullify the registration of the Qunu property in Mandela’s name. But the late statesman’s executors “have resolved to oppose the claim filed by Mrs Nomzamo Winifred Mandela”, said one of the estate’s administrators Dikgang Moseneke, who is also South Africa’s Deputy Chief Justice. “In effect, the claim seeks … Read entire article »