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.

The granddaughter of South Africa’s first democratically elected statesman Nelson Mandela, and Winnie Mandela, succumbed to metastatic cancer.

This means the cancerous cells spread to various body parts.

In Zoleka’s case, it attacked her hip, liver, lung, pelvis, brain and spinal cord.

She was admitted to hospital Zoleka passed away on the eve of Winnie’s birthday.
At the same time, City of Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda is set to unveil the new name of William Nicol Drive on Tuesday.

This follows the city council’s approval of the name change in honour of the late struggle icon – Winnie.

The ceremony coincides with what would’ve been her 87th birthday.

The Bayangihleka singer told Zimoja that she left the group to focus on her solo career, her publishing company and her artist hub for women, children, and the LGBQTI community.

“We had a good run. I’m grateful for everything -good and bad. I grew up as the child of The Soil,” Buhle says. I have graced local and international stages and performed at some of the biggest festivals in front of huge audiences here and abroad. I can never replace the time I have had with the group, but it’s time to grow and face this cut throat industry on my own. I know I can do it.”

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THEO OFFICIALLY TAKES OVER FROM BUHLEBENDALO
The two remaining group members, Ntsika and Luphindo Ngxanga, said The Soil is not going to be the same without Buhle dali.

“We support her and wish her all the best in her new endeavour,” the two brothers said.

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The singers also welcomed their new recruit, Theo Matshoba.

“In the same breath, we are exceedingly excited by the beautiful dynamic that Theo’s rare gift brings to the group’s creative ethos.”

Theo iis no stranger to The Soil as she briefly filled in for Buhlendalo in 2016, when the songstress accepted her spiritual calling.

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INSTAGRAM REEL: MUSA MTHOMBENI PARTICIPATES AS GROOMSMAN IN WEDDING
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‘UTHANDO LODUMO’ SEASON THREE
In a recent Instagram post, she told her fans that her show with her late husband, Mampintsha, will premiere in soon.

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When Mampintsha, real name Mandla Maphumulo died in December last year after suffering a stroke, fans thought it would be the end of the show. However, in March, Zimoja reported that the show would go on.

 

“Babes is trying to secure her future especially after her husband died, she has a family to take care of including a small baby.

“The show received such good reviews that the TV channel had no choice but to give the show another season,” a source revealed to the publication.

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BABES WODUMO’S ALLEGED HEALTH SCARE
In July, Babes took to her Instagram to share that she is in studio and fans should brace themselves for more music.

This followed shortly after IsiZulu newspaper Isolezwe reported that she is critically ill.

The publication reported, at the time, that its sources revealed that Babes was in and out of hospital due to an undisclosed. Sources claimed that Babes was severely ill and suffers from shortness of breath.

Another source claimed that her husband Mampitsha’s death had taken its toll on her.

However, Babes’ sister and manager Nondumiso Simelane denied the reports, saying that the Wololo hitmaker was in good health.

“[Babes Wodumo] is in great health. Maybe her silence on social media is why they are assuming she is not well. She is currently busy with two albums, her own and Mampintshas,” Nondumiso said.