FORMER president Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter, Zoleka, has given birth to her sixth child.
Baby Zingce Zobuhle Mandela arrived on 8 April and Zoleka took to Instagram to announce her birth.
The 42-year-old author and activist gave birth to her daughter the day before her 42nd birthday.
Sharing the news, she thanked baby Zingce for choosing her as her mum.
“Dear diary, this morning (11:10) I gave birth to my daughter, Zingce Zobuhle Mandela, a day before my 42nd birthday!!! To my daughter, we did it, baby. Just me and you. Thank you for choosing me as your mom!!!”
She also posted an update on her birthday, 9 April and said the baby is healthy and active.
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“OMG!!! You guys, thank you all for the birthday messages, I can’t believe I’m 42yrs old today!!! You’ve all overwhelmed me with messages on Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook. You’ve also (all) reminded me yet again of how abundantly blessed I am, so thank you!!!
“Zingce and I are still in hospital – the nurse keeps saying she eats a lot and that she’s such an incredibly active baby. OMG!!! I’m so exhausted but mostly happy and excited about having given birth to my sixth child!!! Happy Saturday, beloved hearts!!” she wrote.