Zoleka Mandela, granddaughter of historic South African leader Nelson Mandela and anti-apartheid activist Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, died Monday night in hospital at the age of 43, a victim of cancer, it was announced this Monday. Tuesday- the family in a statement.
“Zoleka passed away on the night of Monday, September 25, surrounded by friends and family,” said a family spokesperson in a statement released to the press on Tuesday.
According to the note, Zoleka Mandela died after being admitted to hospital last week for another round of medical treatment for metastatic cancer.
The death of Zoleka Mandela, well-known South African health activist and author of the book “When Hope Whispers”, occurs on the eve of the 87th birthday of her grandmother Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.
The Nelson Mandela Foundation mourned the death of Mandela and Winnie’s “beloved granddaughter”, highlighting her work raising awareness about cancer prevention.
“Zoleka was a tireless activist for health and justice. Her work to raise awareness about cancer prevention and her unwavering commitment to ending the stigma surrounding the disease will continue to inspire us all,” the Mandela Foundation said in a statement. .
Source: TSF
