South Africa’s Winnie Mandela dies aged 81

Nelson Mandela’s first wife Winnie, who shared his life as an anti-apartheid activist, has died aged 81.

Late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela

April 2, 2018/SBS News

South Africa’s Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, an anti-apartheid stalwart and wife to Nelson Mandela when he was imprisoned on Robben Island, has died, her personal assistant Zodwa Zwane says. She was 81.

Zwane gave no further details but said a statement would be released later on Monday.

Source: AAP

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