About
South African activist and author who has written about her trials with alcohol abuse and breast cancer. She was named to the prestigious BBC's 100 Women list in 2016 for her advocacy work. She passed away from cancer in her lungs, liver, ribs, brain, spinal cord, and hips at the young age of 43.
Before Fame
She grew up sexually abused, which would later serve as inspiration for her to pursue a career campaigning for victims' rights.
Trivia
She published her autobiography to critical and commercial success in 2013. She has campaigned against deaths caused by road accidents in sub-Saharan Africa.
Family Life
Her daughter died suddenly in a car crash in 2010. Her grandfather was the late Nelson Mandela.
Associated With
She was named to BBC's 100 Women list in 2016 alongside Alicia Keys and Jamilah Lemieux.
