The late Winnie Madikizela Mandela g a South African and ex wife to late South African President, Nelson Mandela.

Winnie Mandela was what most women are not in politics.

She was seen as a role model to most women inside and outside Africa.

Winnie Madikizela Mandela

Winnie was among the top women that ever ruled South Africa.

She however pass on at the old age of 81.

But the news of her death came with huge shock as the world has been paying her a last respect.

The South African Government in a recent statement disclosed that Winnie Mandela would be given a state burial service.

Below are some amazing facts below.

1. She was the 8th First Lady of South Africa, a position which she managed for 2 years.

From 1994 to 1996.

2. She got married to Nelson Mandela in 1958 and divorced him in 1996.

3. Winnie had two children for Nelson Mandela with their marriage lasting 38 years.

4. When Mandela was imprisoned, she took up his position as a public face for the 27 years he was imprisoned.

5. She was convicted of theft and fraud in 2003.

6. Winnie got married to Mandela at the age of 22 after he left Evelyn Mase.

7. She and Mandela first met at a Bus Stop in Soweto.

8. Mandela cited infidelity as the main reason for their divorce.

9. Winnie was pushing for a lawsuit at the point of her death as she claim Mandela’s house in Qunu belonged to her.

10. Mrs Mandela endorsed the practice of necklacing.

Necklacing is a process of burning people alive using tyres and petrol.

A statement was attributed to her as saying, “With our boxes of matches and our necklaces we shall liberate this country.”

11. After her marriage to Nelson Mandela was dissolved she adopted the name ” Madikizela-Mandela.”

12. There is a movie titled Winnie Mandela

13. She suffered from diabetes and had undergone different surgeries prior to her death.


Source: https://thrillngr.com/2018/04/04/13-amazing-facts-you-may-not-know-about-winnie-madikizela-mandela/

Ok

I don't even know the person self

may her soul rest in peace.
this list shows that there is no perfect person in life(she got divorced for infidelity and got convected for theft) but then, Winnie's Good works overshadowed her flaws.

Although she cheated on Mandela when he was in Prison.....But its none of my business tho.....


RIP Dame Winnie.....History will never forget you and how you stood by a legend to make his dreams a reality!!!

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I don't even know the person self

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cassidy1996:
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