Tragic Loss: Nelson Mandela's Beloved Granddaughter Passes Away Unexpectedly at 43

Zoleka Mandela, the granddaughter of Nelson Mandela, passed away at the age of 43 after losing her battle with cancer. This news was confirmed by a family spokesperson in a statement on Tuesday. The statement, which was posted on her official Instagram account, mentioned that Zoleka was surrounded by loved ones during her final moments, as she passed away on the evening of Monday, September 25th.

She chronicled her fight against cancer on the profile. On August 23, she penned: "How can I break the news to my kids? How can I explain that there's a possibility I won't be able to continue my life as a survivor this time? How can I assure them that everything will be fine when it's not? I'm fading away... I don't want to leave."

Nelson Mandela's granddaughters Swati Dlamini, Zaziwe Dlamini-Manaway and Dorothy Adjoa Amuah are flanked by producers Graham Swanepoel, left, and Rick Leed.

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Nelson Mandela's granddaughters are set to star in a television reality show. The Nelson Mandela Foundation released a statement on Tuesday expressing their deep condolences to the Mandela family following the tragic passing of Zoleka Mandela last night.

"We mourn the loss of a beloved grandchild of Mum Winnie and Madiba and a friend of the Foundation."

The foundation described her as "a tireless activist for Healthcare and justice."

"Her tireless efforts to promote cancer prevention and her fearless dedication to dismantling the societal prejudices associated with the disease will serve as an ongoing source of inspiration for everyone," the statement read.

Furthermore, her advocacy extended to road safety initiatives following the tragic car accident that claimed the life of her 13-year-old daughter, Zenani, in 2010.