Winnie Madikizela Mandela was a prominent South African politician and political activist, born on September 26, 1936 in Bizana, South Africa. During her marriage to Nelson Mandela, she served as First Lady of South Africa. She was also the head of the African National Congress' Women's League and National Executive Committee, and was a vocal advocate for the rights of women and children.Winnie Madikizela Mandela is a member of Politician
Age, Biography and Wiki
Net worth: $8 million
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About
While married to Nelson Mandela, she served as First Lady of South Africa. Also a Politician and political Activist, she served as head of the African National Congress' Women's League and National Executive Committee.
Before Fame
She earned a degree in social work from the Jan Hofmeyer School in Johannesburg and a degree in international relations from the University of Witwatersrand. Her education was highly unusual in light of apartheid restrictions.
Trivia
Her political activism forced her to live in exile for many years in Brandfort, South Africa (part of the Orange Free State).
Family Life
She married Nelson Mandela in 1958. They had two children together before divorcing in 1996.
Associated With
She was played by Actress Naomie Harris in the 2013 biopic Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.
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