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Winnie Madikizela-Mandela OLS MP (born Nomzamo Winifred Zanyiwe Madikizela; 26 September 1936 – 2 April 2018), also known as Winnie Mandela, was a South African anti-apartheid activist, convicted kidnapper, politician, and the second wife of Nelson Mandela.
- Politician, social worker, anti-apartheid activist
- Nelson Mandela
Mar 29, 2024 · Winnie Madikizela-Mandela (born September 26, 1936, Bizana, Pondoland district, Transkei [now in Eastern Cape], South Africa—died April 2, 2018, Johannesburg, South Africa) was a South African social worker and activist considered by many Black South Africans to be the “Mother of the Nation.”
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Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about the life and legacy of Winnie Mandela, the controversial wife of Nelson Mandela and a prominent anti-apartheid activist. Explore her achievements, controversies, convictions and death in this comprehensive biography.
Apr 2, 2018 · A biography of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the ANC political activist and ex-wife of Nelson Mandela. Learn about her early life, education, experiences of apartheid, and role in the struggle for freedom.
Apr 2, 2018 · Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, a hero of the anti-apartheid struggle in South Africa but also one of its most controversial figures, has died aged 81. The ex-wife of the former South African...
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Apr 2, 2018 · Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, whose hallowed place in the pantheon of South Africa’s liberators was eroded by scandal over corruption, kidnapping, murder and the implosion of her fabled marriage...
Apr 2, 2018 · The former wife of Nelson Mandela and a symbol of the country's anti-apartheid struggle for three decades passed away in 2018. She was praised for her courage and defiance, but also faced legal and political controversies.
