Zoleka Mandela, the granddaughter of South African anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, has passed away at the age of 43 after a long battle with cancer. She was admitted to the hospital on Monday as part of her ongoing treatment for the disease. Zoleka, a novelist and cancer awareness advocate, was surrounded by friends and family when she passed.
Zoleka was the daughter of Nelson Mandela's youngest daughter, Zindzi Mandela, and her first husband, Zwelibanzi Hlongwane. Her family had been providing updates on her health, revealing that recent tests had shown significant progress in her battle against cancer, which had affected multiple parts of her body, including her hip, liver, lung, pelvis, brain, and spinal cord.
The Nelson Mandela Foundation expressed its condolences on social media, referring to Zoleka as a "beloved grandchild of Mum Winnie and Madiba" and praising her work in raising awareness about cancer prevention and fighting the stigma associated with the disease.
Zoleka Mandela's death is a loss not only to her family but also to the broader community, where she will be remembered for her tireless efforts to combat cancer and promote its prevention.
Zoleka was the daughter of Nelson Mandela's youngest daughter, Zindzi Mandela, and her first husband, Zwelibanzi Hlongwane. Her family had been providing updates on her health, revealing that recent tests had shown significant progress in her battle against cancer, which had affected multiple parts of her body, including her hip, liver, lung, pelvis, brain, and spinal cord.
The Nelson Mandela Foundation expressed its condolences on social media, referring to Zoleka as a "beloved grandchild of Mum Winnie and Madiba" and praising her work in raising awareness about cancer prevention and fighting the stigma associated with the disease.
Zoleka Mandela's death is a loss not only to her family but also to the broader community, where she will be remembered for her tireless efforts to combat cancer and promote its prevention.
