The Mandela Family confirmed her death on Tuesday morning in a press statement signed by the family Spokesperson, Zwelabo Mandela.
Zoleka was the granddaughter of Nelson Mandela and Nomzamo Nobandla Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.
According to the family, Zoleka was admitted into the hospital for ongoing treatment for metastatic cancer on the hip, liver, lung, pelvis, brain and spinal cord.
“Recent scans revealed signiicant disease progression including fibrosis in the lungs as well as several emboli.
“Zoleka passed away on the evening of Monday, September 25th surrounded by friends and family.
Our sincerest gratitude to the medical team that took care of her”, the statement read.
