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Zindzi mandela

A year of losses: High-profile deaths in 2020

By Lerato Höffele

Jobs were lost due to the effects of COVID-19, people’s health took a toll, and many lost family members, friends and even celebrities who they loved.

  • FILE: EFF leader Julius Malema. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN

    Malema: Zindzi knew EFF planned to name head office after Winnie Mandela

    EFF leader Julius Malema was among the few mourners allowed to attend the late ambassador’s funeral early on Friday.

    17 July 2020 16:32
  • Anti-apartheid leader and African National Congress (ANC) member Nelson Mandela smiles as he poses during a photo session after his first press conference since his release from jail on 12 February 1990 in Cape Town. Picture: AFP.

    Parly commemorates President Nelson Mandela in virtual memorial lecture

    The lecture, themed Mandela in Conversation with Palestine, takes place a day before Mandela Day, which marks Madiba's birthday.

    17 July 2020 13:49
  • FILE: Zindzi Mandela at the wreath-laying ceremony at Fourways Memorial Park for her late mother Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, who died in 2018. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN

    Zondwa Mandela remembers his mom Zindzi as being selfless, true to herself

    The activist and ambassador to Denmark died at a Johannesburg hospital on Monday after contracting COVID-19.

    17 July 2020 10:42
  • FILE: Zindzi Mandela speaks onstage during the 2013 BAFTA LA Jaguar Britannia Awards presented by BBC America at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on 9 November 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. Picture: AFP

    Zindzi Mandela was a true hero - ANC's Jeff Radebe

    Mandela was laid to rest at the Fourways Memorial Park in north Johannesburg on Friday morning.

    17 July 2020 08:15
  • The 59-year-old Zindzi Mandela was the daughter of late struggle icons Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. She was serving as South Africa's ambassador of Denmark at the time of her passing. Picture: AFP

    WATCH: Zindzi Mandela laid to rest at Fourways Memorial Park

    Ambassador and anti-apartheid activist Zindzi Mandela is being laid to rest today after she passed away earlier this week.

    17 July 2020 06:39
  • FILE: Zindzi Mandela at the premiere of 'Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom' in Hollywood in 2013. Picture: AFP

    Ramaphosa pays tribute to Zindzi Mandela ahead of Friday funeral

    Speaking at the ANCWL virtual memorial service for Mandela on Thursday, Ramaphosa said SA has lost another leader.

    17 July 2020 06:23
  • The 59-year-old Zindzi Mandela was the daughter of late struggle icons Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. She was serving as South Africa's ambassador of Denmark at the time of her passing. Picture: AFP

    YONELA DIKO: Zindzi Mandela, an unconquerable soul

    Zindzi Mandela loved life so much that she could never live it to tiptoe around anyone's fragile sensibilities, writes Yonelo Diko.

    16 July 2020 17:12
  • FILE: Zindzi Mandela at the premiere of 'Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom' in Hollywood in 2013. Picture: AFP

    Nelson Mandela Foundation opens condolences book for Zindzi Mandela

    It said considering the COVID-19 global health crisis, it asked those who would like to send condolences to the Mandela family to rather go to the foundation and sign the book there.

    16 July 2020 12:50
  • FILE: Zindzi Mandela. Picture: AFP

    Zindzi Mandela tested positive for COVID-19, son confirms

    Zindzi Mandela, who served as South Africa's Ambassador to Denmark, died on Monday at a Johannesburg hospital.

    15 July 2020 18:09
  • Winnie Madikizela-Mandela and her daughter Zindzi Mandela at Johannesburgs Standard Bank arena on 30 October 2014 for a combined memorial service for former Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa, boxer Phindile Mwelase and former world 800 metre champion Mbulaeni Mulaudzi. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    QONDILE KHEDAMA: A tribute to the late Zindzi Mandela-Hlongwane

    Zindzi Mandela was many things. She showed up as a hero, an icon, a daughter, a fighter, and so much more, writes Qondile Khedama.

    14 July 2020 13:30
  • FILE: Zindzi Mandela at the premiere of 'Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom' in Hollywood in 2013. Picture: AFP

    Mandla Mandela pays tribute to his 'feisty, fearless' aunt, Zindzi Mandela

    In a post on his Instagram, Mandla Mandela said death had snatched another member of their family too soon and left a gaping chasm of pain.

    14 July 2020 11:26
  • FILE: Zindzi Mandela speaks onstage during the 2013 BAFTA LA Jaguar Britannia Awards presented by BBC America at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on 9 November 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. Picture: AFP

    Outpouring of tributes for Zindzi Mandela, says Denmark’s Ambassador Rehfield

    Mandela served as South Africa’s ambassador to Denmark since 2015.

    14 July 2020 10:54
  • FILE: Zinzi Mandela attended the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund (NMCF) USA's celebration to recognise Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday, which occurred on July 18, 2008, at The Rainbow Room on October 29, 2008 in New York City. Picture: Getty Images/AFP.

    Tutus pay tribute: 'Zindzi Mandela was a child of the nation'

    The Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation has also sent its condolences.

    14 July 2020 06:05
  • The 59-year-old Zindzi Mandela was the daughter of late struggle icons Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. She was serving as South Africa's ambassador of Denmark at the time of her passing. Picture: AFP

    Parly's presiding officers hail Zindzi Mandela as 'outstanding revolutionary'

    National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise and chairperson of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) Amos Masondo hailed her contribution to the freedom of the people of this country and said that her inspiring tenacity and strength would forever be etched in their minds.

    14 July 2020 04:56
  • The 59-year-old Zindzi Mandela was the daughter of late struggle icons Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. She was serving as South Africa's ambassador of Denmark at the time of her passing. Picture: AFP

    ANC in Parliament vows to continue land reform fight in honour of Zindzi Mandela

    Mandela's outspoken nature put her on a collision course with Dirco when she tweeted her views about land expropriation.

    13 July 2020 17:23
  • Zindzi Mandela. Picture: @ZindziMandela/Twitter.

    Zindzi Mandela was a fierce liberator with a kind heart - Sisulu

    "She was a very angry young woman; and she was a voice of young people, clear about everybody’s role in the struggle."

    13 July 2020 12:42
  • The 59-year-old Zindzi Mandela was the daughter of late struggle icons Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. She was serving as South Africa's ambassador of Denmark at the time of her passing. Picture: AFP

    President Ramaphosa mourns 'icon of transformation' Zindzi Mandela

    “Her spirit joins Tata Madiba and Mama Winnie in a reunion of leaders to whom we owe our freedom.”

    13 July 2020 10:22
  • Zindzi Mandela. Picture: Screengrab, SABC YouTube.

    WATCH: Zindzi Mandela delivers iconic speech on behalf of her father in 1985

    The speech she made on 10 February of that year was a response to then-President PW Botha, who had offered to release Mandela, only if he obliged to a number of conditions - all of which were rejected.

    13 July 2020 07:53
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