Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela’s last remaining sibling; Nothusile Bhulehluthi has died in Qunu, rural Eastern Cape in South Africa.
Bhulehluthi was one of the 13 children Mandela’s father, Nkosi Mphakanyiswa Gadla Mandela had with his four wives; she was 81.
According to the ex-president’s grandson, Mandla Mandela, ‘it was with great sadness that the Mandela’s learned last night (Sunday, January 29, 2012) of her death’. He also added that she will be sorely missed.
The current president of South Africa, Jacob Zuma also gave his condolence message in a statement. ‘On
behalf of myself, the people and government of South Africa, I would
like to convey our heartfelt condolences to Madiba and the entire
Mandela family at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers go out
to you in this time of sorrow.’
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