Winnie Madikizela–Mandela (bornNomzamo Winfreda Zanyiwe Madikizela; 26 September 1936– 2 April 2018) was aSouth African politician. She held several government positions and headed the African National Congress Women's League. She was a member of the ANC'sNational Executive Committee. Madikizela-Mandela was married toPresident of South AfricaNelson Mandela.