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Caucus extends its heartfelt condolences to your children Zoleka,Zondwa,Bambatha; Zwelabo and the grandchildren. She was an astounding political activist, a gallant fighter and a leader in her own right. Comrade Zindzi was active in the struggle against apartheid since early age. She gained international recognition when she read out her father's rejection letter of PW Botha's offer for freedom in Even on the post democratic South Africa she stood against any injustices and owned her voice.

She continued to be an agitator of the establishment and openly expressed her views on land redistribution. A position where she represented our country with diligence and commitment. She was an astute diplomat, a business woman, a mother, a wife, a sister and an excellent leader in society. We are indeed saddened by the loss of this courageous leader, who had promising years ahead.

Lala Ngoxolo Madlomo, ugqatso ulufezile. Morning comrades.

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After receiving a call yesterday to write something about our beloved comrade, and activist sister, Zindzi Mandela, it has proved to be a tough call indeed for most of us. We do not even know where to begin! I, for one, finds it very difficult. All I can try and do, is to collect my random thoughts and memories of an amazing sister, mother, and comrade, who - like her mother - was brave, fearless, and totally selfless.

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I remember how as a very young woman, Zindzi was always the adult - even though she was younger than most of us. Someone had given me the keys to fetch something from the car, although I had never driven a car in my life I got into the car and switched on the engine to the horror of onlookers. I can only thank God nobody was hurt.

UMama always confused our voices, sometimes saying something about me thinking she was talking to Zindzi! There are the priceless memories of sitting for long hours in bed, talking and teasing special branch on the phone when we knew they were listening!

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Zindzi had the most hearty, loud laughter, and an amazing sense of humor. Her animated talking was always accompanied by funny gestures. Her voice, hands and eyes always talked together in the most amazing way. She was genuine, straightforward, and truthful - an open book. Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela's younger daughter, Zindzi Mandela died a few months ahead of her 60th birthday, which was to have taken place on 23 December this year.

She will also be remembered for her own courageous work in anti-apartheid underground structures, and for her public service as South African Ambassador to Denmark to The Nelson Mandela Foundation will remember Zindzi as a special soul. She worked with the Foundation on many projects over the years, for instance the book Hunger for Freedomby anthropologist Anna Trapido.

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