Winnie Mandelas most moving pictures

Winnie Mandelas most moving pictures

South Africa paid tribute to Winnie Mandela’s “fighting spirit” on Tuesday as plans were made to mark the life of the firebrand anti-apartheid campaigner and Nelson Mandela’s former wife.

She died at a Johannesburg hospital at the age of 81 after suffering a long illness that failed to rob of her of the charisma and energy that defined her sometimes divisive character.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that a memorial service will be held on April 11 and a full State funeral three days later. Mourners continue to gather at her Soweto home to honor the anti-apartheid fighter.

The firebrand activist died in Johannesburg’s Milpark hospital, her family said, adding that she had “fought valiantly against the apartheid State” and that she was known “far and wide as the Mother of the Nation”. Below are pictures of the life of Winnie Madikizela Mandela:

Nelson and Winnie Mandela on their wedding day
Nelson and Winnie Mandela on their wedding day. Photo/AFP
Winnie Mandela announcing a pop concert in honor of her jailed husband on July 17, 1988. Photo/REUTERS
Winnie Mandela announcing a pop concert in honor of her jailed husband on July 17, 1988. Photo/REUTERS
A young Winnie with her two daughters Zindzi and Dlamini. Photo/Agencies
A young Winnie with her two daughters Zindzi and Dlamini. Photo/Agencies

 

Nelson Mandela walks hand-in-hand with Winnie after 27 years in prison.
An iconic picture of the 20th century: Nelson Mandela walks hand-in-hand with Winnie after 27 years in prison. Photo/AFP
Winnie and Nelson Mandela divorced in 1996 after 38 years of marriage.
Winnie and Nelson Mandela divorced in 1996 after 38 years of marriage. Photo/Agencies
Mandela and his wives
Former South African President Nelson Mandela with his wife Graca Machel ( L ) and ex -wife Winnie Madikizela Mandela. Photo/AFP
Winnie Mandela Madikizela and Graca Machel stand by the coffin of former president Nelson Mandela during his funeral ceremony in Qunu. Photo/AFP
Winnie Mandela Madikizela and Graca Machel stand by the coffin of former president Nelson Mandela during his funeral ceremony in Qunu. Photo/AFP

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