Condolences To The Mandela Family Continue To Pour
By Novell Zwangendaba – Johannesburg, – Condolences to the Mandela family continue to pour following the loss of former South African President Nelson Mandela’s grand-child, Zenani.
In their latest condolence to the Mandela family, the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee South Africa (OC) said today that it is saddened to learn of the untimely death of Zenani Mandela, who was killed in a car accident last night. Zenani Mandela (13 years old) is the great-grand-daughter of Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first democratic President.
“On behalf of everyone at the Organising Committee, I would like to express my condolences to the Mandela family. Please know that you will all be in our thoughts today,” said OC Chairman Dr Irvin Khoza.
“Last year Zenani did us the honour of bringing the FIFA Confederations Cup trophy out onto the podium at the final at Ellis Park on 28 June. We are saddened to hear of her tragic passing and will remember her fondly,” said OC CEO Dr Danny Jordaan.
