Zoleka Mandela’s family thanks the medical team
Zoleka Mandela’s family fulfills the wish of the late author by expressing gratitude to the medical team that took care of her before her passing.
The activist died on the evening of September 25 after a long fight with cancer.
In a statement released, the family sent appreciation to the health practitioners.
“On behalf of Zoleka’s family and loved ones, we would like to send our heartfelt THANK YOU to the medical team mentioned above. Zoleka was abundantly clear that we should thank everyone by name who assisted in giving her medical care. Thank you for your efforts and your kindness. Thank you for balancing transparency and the truth, no matter how difficult it was at times, with gentleness and support,” reads the statement.
“We’d like to issue a special thank you to the palliative care team that supported us and taught us how best to take care of Zoleka, particularly with pain management. Thank you for the support that was never limited to Zoleka but extended also to her family and her children during our journey of anticipatory grief. The extent to which you’ve stretched yourselves for us is unrivalled and we are grateful for every resource that was at our disposal.”
