Cape Town — South Africans have paid tribute to the life of author and activist Zoleka Mandela, who lost her battle with cancer on Monday 25 September.
Zoleka was diagnosed with lung and liver cancer in 2022 and she proved an inspiration to many as she fought hard in her battle. Ultiametly, her fate was sealed and she even revealed that she was preparing for death, earlier this year.
However, her death was confirmed by a family statement to her Instagram timeline.
“Zoleka passed away on the evening of Monday surrounded by friends and family. Our sincerest gratitude to the medical team that took care of her,” read the statement.
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Tributes started pouring in almost immediately in the aftermath of Zoleka’s death, with many famous names and organisations paying tribute to the granddaughter of Nelson Mandela and Winne Madikizela-Mandela.
Here are some of the tributes to Zoleka on X
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the beautiful Zoleka Mandela, activist, author, 2x cancer survivor, and the granddaughter of the late Nelson and Winnie Mandela, as her ongoing battle with cancer is no more. May her warrior spirit have eternal rest. pic.twitter.com/IXMNH67Zvz
— Footprints in Africa (@FootprintsinAf1) September 27, 2023
Zoleka Mandela was a fighter. Our prayers and thoughts are with her family. Hamba Kahle. pic.twitter.com/7gPpIwuE6N
— Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) September 26, 2023
The Nelson Mandela Foundation extends its heartfelt condolences to the Mandela family on the passing of #ZolekaMandela, tragically last night.
We mourn the loss of a beloved grandchild of Mum Winnie and Madiba and a friend of the foundation.
When her inspiring memoir When… pic.twitter.com/irmXI1qZwQ
— NelsonMandela (@NelsonMandela) September 26, 2023
The EFF sends its heartfelt condolences to the Mandela family on the passing of Zoleka Mandela. pic.twitter.com/3TsD1nZ4hv
— Economic Freedom Fighters (@EFFSouthAfrica) September 26, 2023
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