Nelson Mandela’s Mansion Abandoned As Grandchildren Leave Residence Over Unpaid Electricity Bills

Picture caption: Former South African President Nelson Mandela’s abandoned home

The home of former South African President Nelson Mandela, where he lived before his death has reportedly been abandoned.

A South African journalist, Silindelo Masikene, who shared some pictures of dilapidated parts of the mansion in a tweet on Friday, said that the grandchildren of the former president, who were the home’s last occupants, left due to unpaid electricity bills.

Masikane wrote on her X (formerly Twitter) handle @Sli_Masikane, “EXCLUSIVE: The last place former president #NelsonMandela called home has been abandoned.

[EXCLUSIVE] The last place former president #NelsonMandela called home has been abandoned. The mansion on 12th avenue in Houghton was being occupied by Mandela’s grandchildren but they moved out after the lights were cut due to unpaid utility bills – which according to his… pic.twitter.com/P5ZlWgliGT

— Silindelo Masikane (@Sli_Masikane) December 8, 2023

“The mansion on 12th Avenue in Houghton was being occupied by Mandela’s grandchildren but they moved out after the lights were cut due to unpaid utility bills – which according to his grandchildren are supposed to be paid by the Nelson Rolihlala Mandela Trust.

“10 years after the statesman’s death and his estate has still not been wind up.”

She noted that a full report of current situation at Mandela’s house would be broadcast later on eNCA on Friday.