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FILE: Winnie Madikizela-Mandela greets Cyril Ramaphosa at the ANC national policy conference at Nasrec on 30 June 2017. Picture: EWN

Winnie madikizela mandela dies

Madikizela-Mandela would have called for ANC’s unity, renewal – says Ramaphosa

By Veronica Mokhoali

The President led a delegation in a wreath-laying ceremony to honour and remember the life of the struggle stalwart on Friday, 2 April 2021 which marks the...

  • The grave of the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela in Fourways Memorial Park. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN.

    Ramaphosa pays tribute to Madikizela-Mandela on 3rd anniversary of her passing

    President Cyril Ramaphosa has described Madikizela-Mandela as a defender of the vulnerable, who left a legacy for many to emulate.

    500 days ago
  • Late ANC stalwart Winnie Madikizela-Mandela inside the plenary at the party’s 54th national conference on 16 December 2017. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    [OPINION] Books paint contrasting pictures of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela

    UWC political scientist Keith Gottschalk says writings on Winnie Mandela almost all fall into one of two categories – either hagiography or demonology.

    1303 days ago
  • Dr Makhosi Khoza at The Gathering on the ANC's elective conference on 23 November 2017. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Makhosi Khoza retires from politics

    Following her departure from the ANC, Khoza formed ADeC but will be stepping down from her position as leader.

    1577 days ago
  • ANC veteran and former deputy secretary-general Cheryl Carolus. Picture: Radio 702

    [LISTEN] Carolus laments spats around Madikizela-Mandela’s legacy

    Cheryl Carolus says subtle forms of patriarchy are also playing out after Winnie Madikizela-Mandela’s death. She says men are fighting for their claim of Madikizela-Mandela.

    1580 days ago
  • FILE: ANC veteran Cheryl Carolus. Picture: EWN

    ANC veteran expresses ‘disgust’ following spats over Madikizela-Mandela

    Sheryl Carolus has described as 'disgusting' the behaviour of men who she says claimed Winnie Madikizela-Mandela’s life.

    1580 days ago
  • ANC press conference on 16 April 2017. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN

    [WATCH] ANC: Now is not the right time to address debates about Mama Winnie

    The African National Congress has advised members of its Women's League that it is not the right time to address allegations regarding the resignation of 11 of its members under Winnie Madikizela-Mandela's leadership.

    1582 days ago
  • Former Democratic Alliance leader Tony Leon. Picture: EWN.

    Tony Leon denies allegations he played role in Madikizela-Mandela's persecution

    Former DA chief whip Douglas Gibson says Leon was just doing his job as leader of the opposition party during the apartheid period by looking into the case.

    1582 days ago
  • ANC Women’s League members saying a prayer during the memorial service for Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. Picture: Ihsaan Haffejee/EWN.

    'Time not right to discuss why 11 ANCWL members left in #WinnieMandela's tenure'

    ANC Deputy Secretary General Jessie Duarte says allegations that they resigned because they did not want to be led by a criminal are unfounded.

    1582 days ago
  • A screengrab shows the documentary 'Winnie', based on Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.

    ‘Winnie’ director apologises for not granting Mufamadi right of reply

    Pascale Lamche apologised to him for not getting his response for the documentary but also says she stands by her work.

    1582 days ago
  • Zenani Mandela-Dlamini gives a speech at Winnie Madikizela-Mandela's funeral on 14 April 2018. Picture: SA Government News

    ‘My mother rose against patriarchy, prejudice & a nuclear-armed state’

    Winnie Madikizela-Mandela was buried at Fourways Memorial Park on Saturday after a funeral service at Orlando Stadium in Soweto.

    1583 days ago
  • The coffin carrying the body of the late anti-apartheid activist Winnie Madikizela-Mandela leaves Orlando Stadium in Soweto. The late struggle icon will be laid to rest at Fourways Memorial Park next to her great-grandchildren. Picture: Ihsaan Haffejee/EWN.

    [WATCH] Mama Winnie's final journey home

    Winnie Madikizela-Mandela's send off was filled with song while the rain poured - perhaps a symbol of cleansing and preparation for the ground to receive her body.

    1584 days ago
  • A photoshopped picture of a sign of Winnie Mandela Airport. This is not a real image. Picture: Facebook.

    A yes from social media on Winnie Mandela Airport

    Social media users have welcomed Julius Malema's call for Cape Town International Airport to be renamed Winnie Mandela Airport.

    1584 days ago
  • Julius Malema at the funeral of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela at Orlando Stadium. Picture: GCIS

    #WinnieMandela: Julius Malema in his own words

    Malema launched a fiery attack on those he says betrayed Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. Read his full speech.

    1584 days ago
  • Despite it being a funeral, most of the crowd was jubilant, celebrating Winnie Madikizela-Mandela's life with cheers, song, dance and salute. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    #WinnieMandela: "Colossal revolutionary, fearless"

    Since Winnie Madikizela-Mandela's death was announced on 2 of April, the news has been met by an outpouring of emotion across the country.

    1584 days ago
  • EFF leader Julius Malema speaking at Winnie Madikizela-Mandela's funeral at Orlando Stadium. Picture: GCIS

    In fiery attack, Malema calls out those who ‘betrayed’ Madikizela-Mandela

    Malema says many attending the funeral at the Orlando Stadium are guilty of turning their backs on her, including the United Democratic Front.

    1584 days ago
  • Former presidents Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma sit among delegates in the VIP section at Winnie Madikizela-Mandela's funeral on 14 April 2018. Picture: GCIS.

    #WinnieMandelaFuneral: Frosty reception for Mbeki, Zuma

    The pair were seated among many dignitaries from around the globe who came to pay tribute to the struggle icon.

    1584 days ago
  • Supporters inside the Orlando Stadium for Winnie Madikizela-Mandela's funeral on 14 April 2018. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    Thousands gather to remember Madikizela-Mandela at funeral

    Key figures, including heads of state and other dignitaries, are also set to pay tribute to Winnie Madikizela-Mandela whose legacy has been honoured by many around the world.

    1584 days ago
  • Mourners have gathered inside the Orlando Stadium for Winnie Madikizela Mandela's funeral. Thomas Holder/EWN

    'I wish Mama Winnie was alive to see how much she is appreciated'

    The body of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has arrived at Orlando Stadium and the funeral programme is underway.

    1584 days ago
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