Mandla Mandela's wife Rabia gives birth to twins

Chief Mandla Mandela and his wife Rabia Clarke arrive at the State of the Nation Address in 2017. PICTURE: Nadine Willis

Chief Mandla Mandela and his wife Rabia Clarke arrive at the State of the Nation Address in 2017. PICTURE: Nadine Willis

Published Nov 30, 2018

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Cape Town - 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. 

The Mandelas chose a sweet nursery rhyme to share their news:

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

The Mandelas have another child, Mandela, who was born last year.

"Mandla is now a BIG brother and Mvuso Khomkulo is about to hear the pitter-patter of little feet again. Our family is growing by 20 more fingers and 20 more toes," the statement said.

Mandla married Capetonian Rabia in a traditional Muslim ceremony in February 2016. He is the chief of the Mvezo Traditional Council and his split from his third wife, Nodiyala Mbali Makhathini, has been widely reported on.

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