He is held in deep respect within South Africa, where he is often referred to by his Thembu clan name, Madiba, and described as the "Father of the Nation"
Iye amalemekezedwa kwambiri ku South Africa, komwe nthawi zambiri amatchulidwa ndi dzina la fuko la Thembu, Madiba, ndipo amatchulidwa kuti 'Atate wa Mtundu'