South Africa Says Final Goodbye to #MamaWinnie
Hamba Kahle. Thank You. Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, known as the mother of the nation, a struggle icon and former wife of late president Nelson Mandela, passed away at the age of 81. In her memory, residents formed a guard of honour on the streets of Soweto where she lived as the funeral procession moved to the Orlando Stadium in Soweto where her funeral took place.
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Veteran freedom fighter and former first lady Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has died at the age of 81, her personal assistant Zodwa Zwane has confirmed. Read more »
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Politicians and family members paid tribute to Winnie Madikizela-Mandela at an official memorial service at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto, Johannesburg. Read more »
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a special funeral will be held for late 81-year-old struggle veteran Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. A memorial service will be held at Regina ... Read more »
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"Your legacy will be an uplifting beacon from which we can continue to draw guidance and strength during difficult times." - Graca Machel. Angela Davis perfectly sums Mama ... Read more »
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South Africa has lost a mother, a leader and an icon, President Cyril Ramaphosa said during his official announcement of the death of struggle icon Winnie Madikizela-Mandela on ... Read more »
