The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Geoffrey Makhubo, on behalf of the City of Johannesburg, has expressed his deep condolences at the passing of South Africa’s Ambassador to Denmark, Her Excellency Zindziswa (Zindzi) Mandela.
Zindzi Mandela passed away today, Monday 13 July 2020 at the age of 59. She was the last-born daughter of the late former President Nelson Mandela and Mama Winnie Mandela, anti-apartheid icons who devoted their life to the service of humanity.
Zindzi and her siblings were robbed off a father at an early age, as Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years. In 1985, at the age of 25, she made history by reading Nelson Mandela’s famous refusal to accept the offer of condition release from Soweto.
Zindzi’s passing also comes at a time when South Africa and the World celebrates Mandela Month. A time to recognise Former President Mandela’s contribution to global peace and freedom.
“Your legacy will remain for future South Africans to recognise your contribution to the country’s freedom. The role you played alongside your parents in the liberation of this country shall not be forgotten, as you bear the scars of the fight of freedom.” Said Mayor Makhubo
“Her activism and resistance to apartheid landed her in jail. Just like her parents, Zindzi also dedicated her life to the cause of the people and in her adult life also represented South Africa on the international stages.” Said Mayor Makhubo
“Despite so much violation to your inalienable rights at the hands of the Apartheid regime, the City of Johannesburg is indebted to you for your fearlessness and bravery.” Added Mayor Makhubo
“It is unfortunate that we have to say farewell during a time when we are not allowed to gather in numbers and say our last goodbyes. Our thoughts are with the Mandela family, friends and colleagues and the entire Johannesburg residents. May her soul rest in peace” concluded Mayor Makhubo
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