Zindziswa Mandela, the youngest daughter of former president Nelson Mandela, had tested positive for Covid-19.She died a day before the anniversary of the death of Mandela's eldest son, Thembekile, who died in a car accident.Zindziswa, also known as Zindzi, was the South African ambassador to Denmark.Zindziswa Mandela tested positive for Covid-19 at the time of…
Zindzi Mandela is seen leaving her hotel on December 6, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Neil P. Mockford/Getty Images) Zindziswa Mandela, the youngest daughter of former president Nelson Mandela, died on Monday.Her nephew, Mandla Mandela, paid tribute to her in an Instagram post.He recalled her inspiring 1985 speech in Soweto where she read her father's rejection…
South Africa's ambassador to Denmark Zindiswa Mandela passed away at the age of 59 on Monday morning. She was the youngest daughter of former president Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. She would be remembered for, among others, her 1985 address when she read a letter on behalf of her father, rejecting PW Botha's conditional offer of release.South…
Zindzi Mandela Neil P. Mockford, Getty Images Zindzi Mandela, the daughter of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela and Nelson Mandela, has died.She started her stint as South Africa's ambassador to Denmark in 2015.Mandela reportedly died suddenly.Zindzi Mandela, the eldest daughter of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, has died.Several media houses are reporting confirmation that Mandela died suddenly.Mandela died in a Johannesburg…
Nelson Mandela Bay municipality has disputed National Treasury's claims that it had not complied with regulations.NMB claimed it approved its IDP and budget during special council meetings held on 15 and 29 June.It has accused Treasury of harassment and interference.The embattled Nelson Mandela Bay municipality has hit back at National Treasury after it threatened to…
Kataza the baboon. Facebook / Baboon Matters The City of Cape Town has asked the public not to feed a baboon that has relocated to Tokai. The baboon, known as Kataza or SK11, is slowly being integrated into the Tokai troop. Video footage, however, shows humans feeding Kataza. The City of Cape Town has requested that Kataza…
As SA Rugby moves to determine which franchises will go to Europe in future, Rassie Erasmus has noted several potential benefits for the local game should that route be followed.The national director of rugby believes the high world rankings of Wales, Ireland and Scotland mean PRO Rugby is competitive and that fans will eventually identify…
(John Finney Photography/Moment/Getty Images) An abnormally bad season of weather may have had a significant impact on the death toll from both World War I and the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, according to new research, with many more lives being lost due to torrential rain and plummeting temperatures. Through a detailed analysis of an ice…