2022 “I don’t even have the words to
articulate my thoughts and feelings, the words to describe how scared I am right now. What do I tell my children? How do I tell them that this time around, I may not get to live my life as a survivor? How do I tell them everything will be okay when it’s not? I’m dying .. I don’t want to die.
Zoleka Mandela, the granddaughter of Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, passed away on Monday, September 25th, due to her ongoing battle with terminal cancer.
This marked the third recurrence of cancer since August 2022, following her previous victories over .

Her family officially confirmed her passing on Tuesday, September 26th. Zoleka had been admitted to the hospital on Monday, September 18th, shortly after being diagnosed with lung fibrosis.

The statement from her family revealed the extent of her condition, stating that she was receiving treatment for metastatic cancer, which had spread to her hip, liver, lung, pelvis, brain, and spinal cord. Recent scans showed significant disease progression, including lung fibrosis and several emboli.

Zoleka Mandela passed away on the evening of September 25th, surrounded by loved ones. Her family expressed gratitude to the medical team who cared for her during her illness.Throughout her journey with cancer, Zoleka had been candid about her experiences, sharing them on social media. She had even begun planning her own funeral, emphasizing the importance of leaving a legacy for her children.

In December 2021, Zoleka welcomed her sixth child, adding another chapter to her life’s story.