Zoleka Mandela has been hospitalised for radiation

Zoleka Mandela is in hospital. 

Taking to her Twitter timeline on Tuesday, she shared her hospital documents and said it was going to take a while. 

“Receiving radiation to my spine and pelvis, awaiting chemotherapy for the progression of the cancer. It’s going to be a long haul, but so appreciative of the efforts made towards the betterment of my health by the medical team/staff. Peace. Passion. Positivity. #TerminallyFree.”

Speaking to Phemelo Motene on Kaya FM's Point of View, the author shared how she is preparing for death.

“It will probably sound strange, but I think I am blessed or fortunate enough to be in a position where I am in my planning stages. I am having conversations with my loved ones, lawyer, therapist and siblings to discuss what happens on the day and after I pass away."

In August 2022 Zoleka revealed on Instagram that doctors found cancer in her bones. 

“What do I tell my children? How do I tell them that this time around I may not get to live my life as a survivor? How do I tell them everything will be OK when it’s not? I’m dying ... I don’t want to die,” she wrote at the time, adding that she was devastated her battle with cancer was not over.

“I’ve had a sore back for more than a month and consulted my GP when I could no longer tolerate the excruciating pain in my left rib. I went for an X-ray of my chest and ribs a few days ago. I have a pathological fracture and swelling caused by cancer," she said.