Gadla Henry Mphakanyiswa Mandela
Deceased · Birth year not asserted · Approximate death 1930
Uncertainty: Death year is approximate: the Foundation explains that 1930 is most likely; Long Walk to Freedom gives 1927.
South Africa · Public historical reference
Mandela family
Nelson Mandela, his parents, and the deceased children documented with Evelyn Mase.
Partial deceased branch. Living children, descendants and other marriages are omitted. This is not a complete Mandela genealogy. These records do not establish any visitor’s ancestry. Evidence reviewed: 2026-10-08.
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Nonqaphi Fanny Nosekeni Mandela
Deceased · Birth year not asserted · Died 1968
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
Deceased · Born 1918 · Died 2013
Evelyn Ntoko Mase
Deceased · Born 1922 · Died 2004
Madiba Thembekile Mandela
Deceased · Born 1945 · Died 1969
Makaziwe Mandela
Deceased · Birth year not asserted · Died 1948
Died in infancy. Distinct from her younger namesake, who is omitted from this deceased branch.
Makgatho Lewanika Mandela
Deceased · Born 1950 · Died 2005
Relationships & evidence
Gadla Henry Mphakanyiswa Mandela → Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela · Parent / child
The Foundation identifies Mandela’s father.
Nonqaphi Fanny Nosekeni Mandela → Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela · Parent / child
The Foundation identifies Mandela’s mother.
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela → Evelyn Ntoko Mase · Historical spouses
Historical marriage in 1944; divorced in 1958. This is not a current marriage.
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela → Madiba Thembekile Mandela · Parent / child
Listed among Nelson Mandela’s children with Evelyn Mase.
Evelyn Ntoko Mase → Madiba Thembekile Mandela · Parent / child
Listed among Nelson Mandela’s children with Evelyn Mase.
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela → Makaziwe Mandela · Parent / child
Listed among Nelson Mandela’s children with Evelyn Mase.
Evelyn Ntoko Mase → Makaziwe Mandela · Parent / child
Listed among Nelson Mandela’s children with Evelyn Mase.
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela → Makgatho Lewanika Mandela · Parent / child
Listed among Nelson Mandela’s children with Evelyn Mase.
Evelyn Ntoko Mase → Makgatho Lewanika Mandela · Parent / child
Listed among Nelson Mandela’s children with Evelyn Mase.
Source register
- Genealogy
Nelson Mandela Foundation · Parents, Marriage, Children
- Frequently asked questions
Nelson Mandela Foundation · When did Nelson Mandela’s parents die?