Winnie Mandela

(1936-2018)

South African activist and politician

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Nomzamo Winifred Zanyiwe Madikizela-Mandela (born Nomzamo Winifred Zanyiwe Madikizela; 26 September 1936 – 2 April 2018), also known as Winnie Mandela, was a South African politician, anti-apartheid activist, and second wife of Nelson Mandela. During her political career, she served as a Member of Parliament from 1994 to 2003, and from 2009 until her death, and was a deputy minister of arts and culture from 1994 to 1996. A member of the African National Congress (ANC) political party, she served on the ANC's National Executive Committee and headed its Women's League. Madikizela-Mandela was known to her supporters as the "Mother of the Nation".

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Born	Nomzamo Winifred Zanyiwe Madikizela 26 September 1936 Bizana, Pondoland, Transkei, South Africa
Died	2 April 2018 (aged 81) Netcare Milpark Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa
Zodiac	Libra
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Nelson Mandela 1918-2013 · First President of South Africa and anti-apartheid activist · m. 1958; div. 1996 info edit

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Zenani info 1st child with Nelson Mandela Female b. 4 Feb 1959 · Age: 66 · 1959- · Celebrity Baby

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Zindziswa info 2nd child with Nelson Mandela Female b. 23 Dec 1960 · Age: 64 · 1960- · Celebrity Baby

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