South Africa’s parliamentary speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, has expressed condolences on behalf of Parliament following the death of Zoleka Mandela, the granddaughter of Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. Zoleka Mandela was known for her activism.
NA Speaker, Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula “On behalf of Parliament, to extend our deepest condolences to the Mandela family and the entire nation on the sad passing of the remarkable activist and granddaughter of Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, Zoleka Mandela.”…
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In a tragic turn of events, the nation mourns the loss of Zoleka Mandela, the remarkable activist and granddaughter of Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. The news of her passing has left the entire nation in a state of shock and sadness.
Zoleka Mandela was born on July 9, 1980, in Johannesburg, South Africa. She was the daughter of Zenani Mandela and Prince Thumbumuzi Dlamini of Swaziland. Zoleka grew up in the shadow of her iconic grandparents, Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, and she took it upon herself to continue their legacy of activism and social justice.
Throughout her life, Zoleka Mandela dedicated herself to various causes, particularly in the realm of women’s rights and healthcare. She was a passionate advocate for the prevention and treatment of breast cancer, having battled the disease herself. Zoleka used her own personal experiences to raise awareness and inspire others to fight against this devastating illness.
As the news of Zoleka Mandela’s untimely demise spreads, the cause of her death remains unknown. The suddenness of her passing has left many in disbelief, with friends, family, and the nation as a whole grappling to come to terms with the loss.
The Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, expressed her deepest condolences on behalf of Parliament to the Mandela family and the entire nation. She acknowledged Zoleka’s incredible contributions to activism and her unwavering commitment to making a difference.
Zoleka Mandela’s death marks not only the loss of an extraordinary individual but also the end of a lineage deeply rooted in the fight for freedom and equality. The Mandela family has been an emblem of hope and resilience for the nation, and Zoleka played an integral role in carrying this legacy forward.
As the nation mourns the passing of Zoleka Mandela, her memory will live on through the countless lives she touched, the causes she championed, and the indelible mark she left on the fight for justice and equality. She will forever be remembered as a beacon of strength and inspiration for future generations..
NA Speaker, Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula “On behalf of Parliament, to extend our deepest condolences to the Mandela family and the entire nation on the sad passing of the remarkable activist and granddaughter of Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, Zoleka Mandela.”…
— BricsPF23 (@BricsPF23) September 26, 2023
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