Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter dies aged 43

Zoleka Mandela, granddaughter of Nelson Mandela, passed away at the age of 43 due to cancer.

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[{"selector":"#anim-e5d906d4-5c0a-47cf-aeb8-e066b7ce54ac [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-30.090862650931253%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Zoleka Mandela was known for her work in raising awareness about cancer prevention and fighting the stigma associated with the disease.

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[{"selector":"#anim-484a514e-c4e0-4b8a-be91-8f8a4cc9efe7 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.394230656331683%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The Nelson Mandela Foundation extended its condolences and described Zoleka as a tireless activist for healthcare and justice.

[{"selector":"#anim-76960a32-dce8-463e-a6a6-95ed16d258a6 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-29.910714163813278%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Zoleka documented her cancer battle on her official Instagram account. She expressed her fears about not surviving the illness in a heartfelt post on August 23rd.

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