Zoleka Mandela: An Alleged List of People Not Invited To Author's Funeral Including Family Members

• In the days following Zoleka Mandela's passing, her family hosted remembrance events ahead of the author's funeral
• Before her death, the activist had publicly made it clear that she planned her funeral
• A list of people barred from her send-off allegedly written by Zoleka has been revealed and it includes the fathers of her children and some family members

Just days following the passing of author/ activist, Zoleka Mandela, South Africans are still struggling to come to terms with her tragic death. Leading up to her death, Zoleka had been intentional about her final days, including her funeral and who gets to attend it.

She allegedly revealed a list of people she wishes to not be at her send-off including the Mandela-Madikizela family members.

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Zoleka Mandela planned her last days

Zoleka Mandela's funeral is underway following two memorial ceremonies that were open to the public and media to pay their last respects.

In the months leading up to her passing, Zoleka revealed that she had been preparing for her death and was in the planning stages of what would happen after she passed.

According to ZiMoja, Zoleka reportedly shared a list of the people whom she wished to not attend her funeral, the full list includes her ex-husband and father of her two children Thiery Bashala. The list was reportedly made on 07-04-2024 in Zoleka's diary:

• Mandla Mandela
• Buyelekhaya Dalingebo
• Mike Seakamela

1. Thabo Matau
2. Zinhle Mandela
3. Thabang Lehau
4. Nisundu Madikizela
5. Zokuzo Dlamini
6. Zukiswa Madikizela
7. Michelle Dlamini
8. Zenani Mandela Snr.
9. Zamaswazi Manada
10. Nanyaniso Madikizela
11. Zaziwe Manaway
12. David Manaway
13. Leeroy Andie Cana
14. Bashala family
15. Bobs Seletsane
16. Sekoati Tsubane
17. Cascy Moyo
18. Muyiwa Kamara
19. Thiery Bashala

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In the diary entry, it's revealed that the men in bulleted points had allegedly assaulted her.

Zoleka shared health updates

Zoleka touched many lives and connected with a lot of people who drew inspiration from her story. The When Hope Whispers regularly shared health updates with her online community.

Tributes poured out from supporters and celebrities whose hearts Zoleka touched and left a lasting impression on.

Leading up to her death, Zoleka's illness had advanced and in a statement from her family, it's revealed that she had fibrosis in the lungs and several emboli:

Ntsiki Mazwai grieves Zoleka Mandela

In a recent report, Briefly News shared social media posts from Ntsiki Mazwai who was overcome with grief at the passing of her friend Zoleka.

The ladies had been friends since childhood to which Ntsiki told Briefly News that she got to experience Zoleka's rebellious nature as well as her kind and generous spirit.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa paid tribute to the author in a message where he sent warm condolences to her family.

Source: Briefly News