Quick Info
| Profession | Activist, Politician |
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| Nationality | South African |
| Date of Birth | 26/09/1936 |
| Age | 81 years (died on 02, Apr, 2018) |
| Birthplace | Bizana, Pondoland, South Africa |
| Date of Death | 02/04/2018 |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Winnie Mandela
13/07/2026
The Johannesburg High Court ordered her grandson, Zondwa 'Gadaffi' Mandela, to file his heads of argument within seven days or risk having his application dismissed. The case is part of a long-running family dispute over the administration of her estate, which remains unresolved more than eight years after her death in April 2018.
23/04/2026
Netflix released The Trials of Winnie Mandela, a seven-part documentary series structured around candid lunchtime conversations between Winnie Madikizela-Mandela and her granddaughters. The series revisits her life as an anti-apartheid activist and her divisive legacy, and it drew strong and divided reactions across South Africa.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Nomzamo Winifred Zanyiwe Madikizela |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm (5’ 4”) |
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| Weight | 70 kg (154 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
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| College/University | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg |
| Degree | Degree in Social Work, Bachelor's degree in International Relations |
Personal Life
| Place of Death | Netcare Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa |
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| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Libra |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Ethnicity | Thembu (Xhosa) |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Address | A bungalow in Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affair/Boyfriend | Nelson Mandela (Former President of South Africa) |
| Marriage Date | June 1958 |
Family
| Husband | Nelson Mandela (m. 1958–div. 1996) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born into a family with a background in education | |
| 2. Faced adversities during childhood | |
| 3. Pioneered as the first black social worker in South Africa | |
| 4. Established the Black Women’s Federation and Black Parents’ Association | |
| 5. Honored with the title 'Mother of the Nation' | |
| 6. President of the ANC Women's League (1993-1997) | |
| 7. Member of Parliament (1994-2003, 2009-2018) | |
| 8. Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture (1994-1996) |
