By Rayna Reid Rayford ·Updated September 26, 2023
On Monday evening, Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter Zoleka Mandela died of cancer in South Africa, surrounded by her family and friends. It was the day before Winnie Mandela’s birthday, who would have been celebrating her 87th birthday.
During her life, the prolific writer, became widely known for her advocacy in the justice and healthcare spaces. Zoleka also lent her voice to road safety campaigns,