The DNA profile of Nelson Mandela
Are you related to the former president of South Africa?
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The origin of Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela comes from the royal house of Thembu from the Xhosa people, which is mainly based in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. He was a leading activist in the freedom struggle and eventually the first black president of South Africa.
Nelson Mandela belonged to the haplogroup L0d in the maternal line.
License: © copyright John Mathew Smith 2001 / CC BY-SA 2.0, Nelson Mandela 1994, Zuschnitt von iGENEA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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How long does a DNA origin analysis take?
After we have received the samples it normally takes 6-8 weeks for the fist results. Depending on the chosen test the result is thus already fully ready or further analysis are done.
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If you order and pay for a test set for somebody else online, the address of the other person under “Comments”. We will then send the collection kit to the address of this person. You can also place your order by phone or e-mail.
This is how the DNA origin analysis works
A Mucus Sample suffices to get a sample of your DNA. Taking the sample is simple and painless and can be done at home. Send the samples with the envelop included in the sampling kit.
by telephone, e-mail or on the website
delivery takes a few days
at home, simple and painless
with the enclosed envelope
online after approx. 6 - 8 weeks