# Former president Nelson Mandela’s grandson Mandla Mandela’s wife is pleading for his safe return after Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying activists including South Africans. Nosekeni Mandela told SABC News the family’s last direct contact was on Wednesday morning. Nosekeni says Mandla felt obligated to join the mission due to Gaza’s humanitarian crisis. She added the family fully supports him, but fears deeply for his safety:
Mandla Mandela’s wife pleads for his safe return after Flotilla interception [SOUND]
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