Twins for Mandla and Rabia

Nelson Mandela’s eldest grandson, Mandla, and his wife Rabia Clarke have welcomed a set of twins into their family, the couple announced on Friday.

“We are overjoyed today to welcome our new bundles of joy,” the Mandelas said in a statement.

“(Ikraam) Mandela is now a big brother, and Mvezo Komkhulu is about to hear the pitter- patter of little feet again. Our family is growing by 20 more fingers and 20 more toes.

“The Royal House of Mandela is truly grateful for these blessings, Alhamdulillah (Praise to Allah). Jummah Mubarak (Blessed Friday)!” the couple said.

The pair, who live in Pinelands, chose a sweet nursery rhyme to share the happy news:

“What are little boys made of?

“Snips and snails

“And puppy-dogs’ tails

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Announcement by HRH Nkosi Zwelivelile & HRH Nkosikazi Nosekeni Rabia Mandela “What are little boys made of? Snips and snails, And puppy-dogs' tails. That's what little boys are made of. “What are little girls made of? Sugar and spice, And all things nice That's what little girls are made of”. We are overjoyed today to welcome our new bundles of joy (30 November 2018). Mandela is now a BIG brother, and Mvezo Komkhulu is about to hear the pitter-patter of little feet again. Our family is growing by 20 more fingers and 20 more toes. The Royal House of Mandela is truly grateful for these blessings, Alhamdulillah. Jummah Mubarak!!! Ends... HRH Nkosi Zwelivelile Royal House of Mandela Mvezo Komkhulu P.O. Box 126 Viedgesville, 5102 Eastern Cape Province South Africa

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“That’s what little boys are made of

“What are little girls made of?

“Sugar and spice

“And all things nice

“That’s what little girls are made of.”

Mandla, 44, is the chief of the Mvezo Traditional Council and married Capetonian Rabia in a traditional Muslim ceremony in February 2016 after converting to Islam.

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