Nelson Mandela alleged ‘clone’: Who is Gibson Makanda?

Gibson Makanda has been dubbed as Nelson Mandela’s “clone” by many, and he was born out of the conspiracy theory known as the ‘Mandela Effect’, according to BuzzSouthAfrica.

Since his death, Nelson Mandela often made headlines, from a South African hero who sacrificed his freedom for the country’s freedom to being referred to as a “sellout”.

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WHO IS GIBSON MAKANDA?

Gibson Makanda and Nelson Mandela’s story remains a mystery to many and a topic often ignored by many for the sake of peace.

According to BuzzSouthAfrica, conspiracy theorists believe that Mandela did not liberate South Africa since he died in prison in the 1980s.

The theorists believe that the apartheid government brought Gibson Makanda to negotiate the end of the apartheid rule and become the first black president.

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Late Nelson Mandela’s policies have been questioned over the years. No doubt, many accused him of not being radical enough as a freedom fighter.

Many feel he “forgot” about the 1985 Freedom Charter he helped to pioneer.

WINNIE MANDELA ALLEGED STATEMENTS ABOUT NELSON MANDELA

According to BuzzSouthAfrica, Winnie Mandela’s sentiments toward Mandela were in the literal sense rather than figuratively.

Reports have it that she once said Mandela went to Robben Island only to return as a man she did not know.

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Apparently The Real Reason Why We're Celebrating 67 Minutes On 18th Of July Is Because He Died In 1985 Aged 67. The Mandela That We Knew All Along Was A Man Named Gibson Mkanda Trained And Cloned (By The Illuminati) To Act As The Real Mandela..

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ZINDZI MANDELA ON THE CONSPIRACY THEORY

The late daughter of Nelson Mandela once rubbished the conspiracy theory in a series of tweets.

In one of the tweets, she even swiped at the person behind the theory and revealed that he needed mental help.

TimesLive also reported that she rubbished suggestions the former president died in 1985 aged 67 and was replaced with a “clone”.

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NELSON MANDELA FOUNDATION RUBBISHES GIBSON MAKANDA NARRATIVE

In addition, the Nelson Mandela Foundation has since discredited the theory, which has taken a toll on the legacy of Nelson Mandela.

No doubt, the Gibson Makanda theory remains a mystery to many.

The legacy of Nelson Mandela should not be discredited with unfounded theories without proper documentation and facts to support the claims.

One can get information about Mandela from the Archive at the Centre Of Memory.

It was introduced against the backdrop of the conspiracy theory in 2022.

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