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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.

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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.

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.

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.