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Enhle Mbali pays homage to Winnie Mandela

Actress and fashion designer Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa joined the national conversation around Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, sharing a heartfelt tribute to the late struggle icon on Instagram. Also see: Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa on leaving her marriage and choosing peace The post comes as Netflix’s The Trials of Winnie Mandela dominates timelines, sparking renewed debate about Mama Winnie’s complex […]

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Netflix docuseries on Winnie Mandela shares essence of her iconic impact

The iconic life story of Mama Winnie Madikizela-Mandela’s unforgettable legacy is told at last. The seven-part Netflix docuseries, titled The Trails of Winnie Mandela, comes to life next Thursday, April 23rd. It has taken over 12 years to produce, and is a passion project which includes her granddaughters Zaziwe Dlamini-Manaway and Swati Dlamini-Mandela, showing the good and bad, […]

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Nambitha Mpumlwana to play Winnie Mandela in new production

Former Generations actress Nambitha Mpumlwana is set to play Winnie Mandela in a new theatre production called, The Cry of Winnie Mandela. Nambitha, who was one of 16 cast members fired by Generations creator Mfundi Vundla over salary disputes, will be portraying the iconic role of South African anti-apartheid activist Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. As reported by […]

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A tribute to Mama Winnie

The Mother of the Nation, Nomzamo Winifred Zanyiwe Madikizela Mandela, was born on 26 September 1936. This month sees the first birthday since her tragic passing in April. The women of BONA remember this feminist icon on what would have been her 82nd birthday. SEE ALSO: City of Joburg gives Mama Winnie its highest honour […]

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City of Joburg gives Mama Winnie its highest honour

Ahead of what would have been her 82nd birthday, the City of Johannesburg has given Mama Winnie Madikizela Mandela the freedom of the city which is the city’s highest honour. SA mourns Winnie Madikizela Mandela In his speech, Mayor Herman Mashaba said: “Mr Speaker, I am sure I speak for everyone gathered in these chambers […]