All posts by styleyou

Our condolences to the loved ones of Zoleka Mandela.

#BREAKINGNEWS : Zoleka Mandela has died , she was admitted to hospital for ongoing treatment for metastatic cancer in the hip, liver, lung, pelvis, brain and spinal cord.Our condolences to the loved ones of Zoleka Mandela.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our condolences to the loved ones of Zoleka Mandela.
The author, activist and granddaughter of the late Nelson Mandela passed away on the evening of Monday, September 25th, surrounded by friends and family.
18 September, Zoleka was admitted into hospital for ongoing treatment for metastatic cancer to the hip, liver, lung, pelvis, brain and spinal cord.
Recent scans revealed significant disease progression including brosis in the lungs as well as several emboli.The Mandela family has confirmed through a family statement the death of Zoleka Mandela on Monday evening. She was the grand-daughter of the late former president Nelson Mandela and his late former wife, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.

Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter, Zoleka Mandela passed away on Monday 25 September. Zoleka was admitted to the he hospital to treat her metastatic cancer to the hip, liver, lung, pelvis, brain, and spinal cord, according to a statement from her family. Her recent scans showed a “significant disease progression” in her lungs. Several emboli were also detected in her scan.

She is said to have passed away surrounded by friends and family members. The Mandela family further extended their gratitude to the medical team that took care of her.

View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Zoleka Zobuhle Mandela (@zolekamandela)

Zoleka Mandela
Zoleka Mandela. Image via Instagram @zolekamandela
‘I’M TREATABLE’: MORE ABOUT THE LATE PUBLIC FIGURE
Earlier this month, Zoleka Mandela took to her Instagram and shared that had been experiencing chest pains before she was admitted to hospital. She explained that she had a CT Scan and the doctors recommended that she undergoes oral chemotherapy. In her positive spirit, she joked that she was feeling like the “Oros lady” because her face had become puffy.

“17.09.2023 – I had a CT Scan administered a few weeks back, which has shown that I have blood clots as well as Fibrosis in my lung. This explains the chest pains I had been feeling. My Medical Oncologist has recommended blood thinners and Oral Chemo. On the upside, I’m incredibly grateful that I am still treatable.” she wrote.

Her memorial or funeral details have not been shared yet. She is the granddaughter of the late and former South African president Nelson Mandela. She was a mother of six and the daughter of Zindziswa Mandela and Oupa Johannes Mafanyana Seakamela.

RIP: Zoleka Mandela dies

INTERNATIONAL: Zoleka Mandela has passed on. Born on April 9, 1980 and passed away on September 25 2023, Zoleka was a South African writer, activist, and Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter. She had written about her addictions, her daughter’s death, and her own battles with breast cancer. May her soul rest in peace.Zoleka Mandela, the granddaughter of former president Nelson Mandela, has tragically died of cancer, her family confirmed on Tuesday, 26 September.Known for having detailed her long battle against the disease, the author was admitted into hospital on Monday as part of her ongoing treatment, a family spokesperson said.


 

 

 

 

“Zoleka passed away… surrounded by friends and family,” said Zwelabo Mand

She was the child of Mandela’s youngest daughter, Zindzi Mandela, and her first husband, Zwelibanzi Hlongwane.

The family said recent scans revealed “significant” progress in the cancer that affected her hip, liver, lung, pelvis, brain and spinal cord.

“We mourn the loss of a beloved grandchild of Mum Winnie and Madiba,” the Nelson Mandela Foundation wrote on social media, using the name by which the Nobel Peace Prize laureate was fondly known.

“Her work in raising awareness about cancer prevention and her unwavering commitment to breaking down the stigma surrounding the disease will continue to inspire us all.”

My Queens 😭💔🙏🏾😞…
Your passing Ausi Zoleka is so devastating…
💔
We have been praying for God to perform a miracle and heal you…
To keep you for your children
For us, who have been so inspired by your life
May your soul rest in eternal peace
May you be reuinited with your heavenly family
My heart is truly broken… 💔
Yoh death, be not proud.
We will continue to pray for your beautiful children
Your family who loved you so…
Know that, you will never be forgotten.
Rest in POWER Queen Zoleka Mandela,
Rest Mama 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️

JUST IN : Cancer warrior Zoleka Mandela has died

We are saddened by the passing of Zoleka Mandela, the granddaughter of Nelson Mandela & Winnie Madikizela Mandela, She has fought and brought hope to many of us.
We are sending Gods Love and Strength to the Mandela Family.
May She rest In Peace 🕊️🤍 #RIPZolekaMandela #ZolekaMandelaZoleka Mandela, author and granddaughter of South Africa’s first democratically elected President Nelson Mandela has passed away.


 

 

 

According to the Mandela family Zoleka passed away on Monday evening, 25 September.

ZOLEKA MANDELA HAS DIED
In a statement, the Mandela family said Zoleka was admitted at a hospital on 18 September for ongoing treatment for metastatic cancer to the hip, liver, lung, pelvis, brain and spinal cord.

“Recent scans revealed significant disease progression including fibrosis in the lungs as well as several embroil.

“Zoleka passed away on the evening of Monday, September 25th surrounded by friends and family. Our sincerest gratitude to the medical team that took care of her,” the family said.

Zoleka Mandela is spending time with her kids while getting cancer treatment. Images via Instagram: @zolekamandela
On 17 September Mandela who often updated her fans about her battle with cancer took to Instagram to share the latest health update.

“I had a CT Scan administered a few weeks back, which have shown that I have blood clots as well as Fibrosis in my lung. This explains the chest pains I had been feeling.

“My Medical Oncologist has recommended blood thinners and Oral Chemo. On the upside, I’m incredibly grateful that I am still treatable! I’m off to bed … Good night … Good morning, beloved hearts! Love, the Oros Lady (I feel like my face just gets more rotund and puffy by the day!) Peace. Passion. Positivity,” she captioned a video she had shared.

In 2022, many hearts broke after South African author Zoleka Mandela revealed that she was diagnosed with bone cancer. The mother of six shared a lengthy post about the diagnosis and left her followers saddened by discussing her children who will be left motherless when she passes on.

The mother of six had kept her fans and followers updated on her journey and would come online to share health updates and inspirational posts.

South African actress Baby Cele’s farewell to Zoleka Mandela left many fans in tears.

Author and activist Zoleka Mandela has died at the age of 43. Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter was fighting metastatic cancer.
A media statement has been released by the family spokesperson, Zwelabo Mandela.
“On Monday, September, 18th, Zoleka Mandela was admitted into hospital for ongoing treatment for metastatic cancer to the hip, liver, lung, pelvis, brain and spinal cord.
Recent scans revealed significant disease progression including fibrosis in the lungs as well as several emboli.
Zoleka passed away in the evening of Monday, September, 25th, surrounded by friends and family.
Our sincerest gratitude to the medical team that took care of her.”South African actress Baby Cele’s farewell to Zoleka Mandela left many fans in tears.


 

 

 

 

 

Zoleka lost her life to cancer, but her story would inspire many generations.

The talented writer survived breast cancer twice before she was diagnosed with cancer in her lungs, liver, ribs, spinal cord, brain and hips.

Despite such terrifying news, Zoleka remained vigilant and hopeful until her last day.

The Mandela family made a statement on her death on Tuesday, 26 September 2023.

“On monday, 18 September. Zoleka Mandela was admitted into hospital for ongoing treatment for metastatic cancer to the hip, liver, lung, pelvis, brain and spinal cord.Recent scans revealed significant disease progression Including fibrosis in the lungs as well as several emboli.”

“Zoleka passed away on the evening of Monday, 25 September. surrounded by friends and family. Our sincerest gratitude to the medical team that took care of her,” read the statement.

BABY CELE’S FAREWELL TO ZOLEKA MANDELA
Sharing on her Instagram, Baby Cele showed how much she found inspiration from Zoleka.

Woke up to the sad news of your passing…yaze yabuhlungu inhliziyo yami , rest well My Beloved Queen 🕯🕯🕊🕊💔💔” she said.

ALSO READ: Four generations gone: Winnie, Zindzi, Zoleka and Zenani

After her post, many celens like Natasha Thahane also had a few words to the late Zolake.

“She really fought and touched many of us with her positive attitude…. Rest well Zoleka , May your beautiful soul rest in eternal peace ❣️🙏” said Winnie Ntshaba.

Sad : Zoleka Mandela sadly passed away on Monday, 25 September, after a long battle with cancer.

Zoleka Mandela, di granddaughter of South Africa first democratically elected president Nelson Mandela, don die of cancer at di age of 43, her family announce.
For one statement for Instagram, one tok tok pesin say Zoleka die on Monday evening surrounded by friend and family.
Zoleka also campaign for better road safety afta her 13-year-old daughter die for car accident for 2010.
Zoleka bin sabi say she get breast cancer more dan 10 years ago, she receive treatment and bin enta remission but e later return.
Last year, she confam say she get cancer for her liver and lungs wey spread to oda organs.


Those eyes…. those beautiful eyes…..
Will now be shut forever….
But those smiles… those beautiful smiles…
Will never seize in the hearts of those you inspired by your vulnerability.
Rest in Peace Zoleka Zobuhle Mandela .
Thanks for sharing your journey with the world.
Cancer will be destroyed someday….
Pulmonary Embolism will have a quick fix someday…
To everyone fighting cancer and blood clots, I WISH YOU STRENGTH AND HEALING.