Cape Town – Author and activist Zoleka Mandela, granddaughter of Nelson Mandela, has been admitted to the hospital.
Zoleka was diagnosed with stage three liver and lung cancer last year.
In recent Instagram updates, she shared that she is undergoing radiation treatment and awaiting chemotherapy for the progression of her cancer.
Despite the challenges, she expressed gratitude for the medical team’s efforts and her desire to return home to her children.
“I’ve been admitted into hospital, been here since Saturday morning and currently receiving Radiation to my spine together with my pelvis, and awaiting Chemotherapy, for the progression of the cancer in my body. It’s going to be a long haul, but so appreciative of the efforts made towards the betterment of my health, by the medical team and medical staff. I can’t wait to get back home to the kids! Peace. Passion. Positivity,” Zoleka wrote.
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In an earlier interview, with Kaya FM, she revealed that she was preparing for death. She said that she had met with family, a lawyer and a therapist to discuss life after her death.
“It will probably sound strange but, I think I am blessed or fortunate enough to be in a position where I am in my planning stages. I am having conversations with my loved ones, lawyer, therapist, and siblings to discuss what happens on the day and after I pass away,” she said.
Zoleka has previously battled breast cancer in 2012 and 2016 before being diagnosed with cancer in her liver and lungs last year.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
