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e. Winnie Madikizela-Mandela OLS MP (born Nomzamo Winifred Zanyiwe Madikizela; 26 September 1936 [1] – 2 April 2018), [2] also known as Winnie Mandela, was a South African anti-apartheid activist, convicted kidnapper, [3] politician, and the second wife of Nelson Mandela. She served as a Member of Parliament from 1994 to 2003, [4] and from ...
- Politician, social worker, anti-apartheid activist
- Nelson Mandela
Mar 29, 2024 · Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, South African social worker and anti-apartheid activist considered by many Black South Africans to be the “Mother of the Nation.” She was the second wife of Nelson Mandela; they separated in 1992 after her questionable behavior and militancy alienated him and other anti-apartheid activists.
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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 president ...
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Apr 2, 2018 · April 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 ...
Apr 3, 2018 · The activist and politician died in 2018 at 81 after a long illness. She fought for black liberation, but also faced scandals, crimes and isolation under apartheid and after Nelson Mandela's release.