Zoleka Mandela: Timeline of Star’s Tragic Journey From Cancer Diagnosis in 2022 to Tragic Death

• Zoleka Mandela, a two-time breast cancer survivor, bravely shared her battle with cancer, starting with her diagnosis in August 2023, revealing its spread to her lungs, liver, ribs, spinal cord, and hips
• Despite undergoing treatments that left her tired, she maintained a positive outlook, even discussing end-of-life planning
• Tragically, she passed away on 25 September 2023, surrounded by loved ones

Zoleka Mandela has been praised for spreading positivity, even when all hope seemed lost. The star shared her touching battle with cancer from the time of her diagnosis in September 2022 to all her treatments until her untimely death on Monday, 25 September 2023.

A look at Zoleka Mandela's battle with cancer

There's no denying that Zoleka Mandela was a fighter. The two-time breast cancer survivor started sharing her journey after her diagnosis. She broke the news about her cancer diagnosis on 23 August 2023.

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The star told her followers that she was hanging on by a thread after receiving the confirmation that she had cancer in her lungs, liver, ribs, spinal cord and hips. She said she was receiving treatments and was looking forward to getting better.

Zoleka Mandela begins cancer treatment

Social media gave Mzansi the chance to see how Zoleka Mandela fought hard for her health. The star shared touching details about her cancer treatments and how some left her tired and drained.

Zoleka shocked her fans when she revealed that she was planning for her death despite undergoing various cancer treatments. Speaking during an interview a few months ago, Zoleka said:

"It will probably sound strange but I think I am blessed or fortunate enough to be in a position where I am in my planning stages. I am having conversations with my loved ones, lawyer, therapist and siblings to discuss what happens on the day and after I pass away."

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Zoleka Mandela dies surrounded by family

The When Hope Whispers author's family confirmed that she died on Monday, 25 September, surrounded by her family and friends. The statement was shared on the star's social media pages.

Zoleka Mandela launches YouTube channel to get candid about 2nd diagnosis of cancer

In more entertainment news, Briefly News reported that Zoleka Mandela started a YouTube channel to share her experience fighting cancer for over a decade.

The author already shared the first video. In the first episode, Zoleka discussed her breast cancer diagnosis, which occurred in 2012, shortly after the birth of her late son Zinawe.

Source: Briefly News