Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter dies of cancer

Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter dies of cancer

Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter Zoleka Mandela has died aged 43 after a battle with cancer, her family have announced today.

Known for having detailed her long battle against the disease, the author – and granddaughter of South Africa’s anti-apartheid hero – was admitted into hospital on Monday as part of her ongoing treatment, a family spokesman said.

‘Zoleka passed away… surrounded by friends and family,’ said Zwelabo Mandela.

She was the child of Mandela’s youngest daughter, Zindzi Mandela, and her first husband, Zwelibanzi Hlongwane. She had six children of her own, including her youngest whom she gave birth to in April 2022.

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