Has Mandla Mandela defied tradition?

Chief Mandla Mandela may find himself at a crossroads - forced to choose between his new bride and his loyal subjects.
Nelson Mandela's heir, who prides himself on being a man of tradition, may face some tough questions over his conversion to Islam.
It has implications for him not because of the religion itself but because it creates uncertainty about the chief's loyalties.

And it seems the secrecy has caused concerns within the AbaThembu Royal family, who now question the chief's commitment to upholding time-honoured traditions.
In rural South Africa, away from many of the trappings of modern life, traditional leaders play a key role in their communities.
This could be in the form of ceremonies or day to day decisions on how to resolve conflicts. While this is the chief's fourth marriage, it is the first to pit him against tradition - the very core of who he is.