Meghan Markle’s Controversial Comparison: Outrage Over Mandela Remarks

Meghan Markle, known for her involvement in various controversies, has once again stirred up a storm with her recent comment.

During a 2019 premiere of the Lion King, the Duchess of Sussex recounted an encounter with a South African cast member who drew a striking parallel.

In a recent interview, she disclosed the exchange, stating, “I just need you to know when you married into this family we rejoiced in the streets the same we did when Mandela was freed from prison.”

The context surrounding Meghan Markle's statement has sparked intense backlash.

Particularly, Nelson Mandela's family has voiced their astonishment and disapproval.

Mandela's grandson expressed his surprise, emphasizing the stark disparity between the celebrations, rooted in the struggle against centuries of colonialism and a brutal apartheid era in South Africa.

He vehemently rejected any equivalence drawn by Markle.

The repercussions of Markle's anecdote extended beyond familial critique.

A wave of condemnation swept through South Africa, with many denouncing her remarks as insensitive and out of touch.

Social media platforms buzzed with criticism, labeling the Duchess as “delusional” and sparking the trending hashtag #VojtsekMeghan.

The Afrikaans term “Vojtsek,” translating to “go away” or “get lost,” encapsulated the sentiment of those offended by her comparison.