Winnie Mandela | |
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| Member of the South-African Parliament | |
| In office 9 May 2009 –2 April 2018 | |
| 1st First Lady of South Africa | |
| In office 10 May 1994 –20 March 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Marike de Klerk |
| Succeeded by | Graça Machel |
| Deputy Minister of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology | |
| In office 1994–1996 | |
| Preceded by | none (position established) |
| Succeeded by | Pallo Jordan (Arts and Culture),Derek Hanekom (Science and Technology) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Nomzamo Winfreda Zanyiwe Madikizela (1936-09-26)26 September 1936 Bizana, Pondoland,Transkei,South Africa |
| Died | 2 April 2018(2018-04-02) (aged 81) Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Spouse(s) | Nelson Mandela (1958–1996; divorced; 2 children) |
| Children | Zenani (b. 1959) Zindziwa (b. 1960) |
| Alma mater | University of South Africa |
| Profession | Social worker, politician |
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.
Madikizela-Mandela was born on 26 September 1936 inBizana, Pondoland,Transkei,South Africa. She studied at theUniversity of South Africa. She was married toNelson Mandela from 1958 until they divorced in 1996.[1] They had two children. Madikizela-Mandela died of complications fromdiabetes on 2 April 2018 inJohannesburg at the age of 81.[2]
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