Zoleka Mandela, granddaughter of Nelson Mandela, passed away at the age of 43 due to cancer.
Her death was confirmed by a family spokesperson in a statement on her official Instagram account.
Zoleka had been documenting her battle with cancer on her social media account and expressed her fears about not surviving.
The Nelson Mandela Foundation expressed condolences to the Mandela family and praised Zoleka as a tireless activist for healthcare and justice.
Zoleka Mandela was known for her work in raising awareness about cancer prevention and fighting the stigma associated with the disease.
She was also involved in road safety campaigns following the tragic death of her 13-year-old daughter, Zenani, in a car crash in 2010.
She was also involved in road safety campaigns following her daughter Zenani's death in a car crash in 2010.
The Nelson Mandela Foundation extended its condolences and described Zoleka as a tireless activist for healthcare and justice.
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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