South Africans mourn anti-apartheid stalwart Winnie, pay tribute

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South Africans on Tuesday mourned the passing of the anti-apartheid stalwart Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.

Madikizela-Mandela died on Monday at a private hospital after a long illness.

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela

She was married to the late South African President Nelson Mandela.

Many from government, private sector and civil society described Madikizela Mandela as a brave, courageous and
true hero of South Africa’s liberation.

South African former President Thabo Mbeki described Madikizela Mandela as an outstanding militant and leader of
the struggle for liberation.

Madikizela-Mandela served as the Deputy Minister of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology and as a member of
Parliament.

She was also the former ANC Women’s League president.

National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union which represents social workers and other health workers
also mourned Madikizela…



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