Youngest Daughter of Late South African Mandela Also Tests Positive for COVID-19

[Asia Economy Reporter Yu Je-hoon] It has been reported that Jinjie Mandela-Hlongoane, the South African ambassador to Denmark who recently passed away, tested positive for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) during her lifetime. Ambassador Jinjie was the youngest daughter of former President Nelson Mandela.

On the 16th (local time), local media IOL reported this, citing statements from Jinjie's son, Jondwa. According to the report, Jondwa appeared on South African public broadcasting and revealed that the late ambassador tested positive for COVID-19 before her death.

Regarding this, Jondwa said, "My mother tested positive for COVID-19 on the day she passed away," adding, "However, this does not mean that my mother died from COVID-19-related complications."

Meanwhile, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed condolences to the deceased and highly praised the family for publicly disclosing the cause of death, calling it a "very important gesture."

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