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As her stste funeral takes place on 14 April in
Johannesburg, it is clear from the outpouring sorrow and mounting
opposing views that Winnie Mandela in death – just like she was most of
her life – continues to divide opinion. reGina Jane Jere reports on the life of South Africa’s enigmatic anti-apartheid heroine.
Winnie Mandela’s traditional name Nomzano, translates to “one who
strives or undergoes trials,” or, according to the urban dictionary,
“mother of all endevours who does not give up, to her nothing is
impossible”.
And trials, personal and political – Nomzamo Winifred Zanyiwe Madikizela-Mandela, had in abundance. But give up, she never did.