Mandela’s sister dies
Nokuthamba Mandela, Madiba's sister, at Emgquba village, Mthatha
Picture: GARY HORLOR
Former President Nelson Mandela’s sister Nokuthamba has passed away, the family said.
“It is with great sadness that the Mandelas learned last night of (her) death,” said Mandela’s grandson Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandela in a statement.
Born on February 16, 1930, Nokuthamba was Mandela’s last surviving sibling.
Mandela’s grandson said she would be sorely missed by the entire family.
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