Winnie Mandela Was “Fearless And Remarkable” – Nana Addo
President Nana Akufo-Addo has eulogized anti-apartheid campaigner and
former South African first lady, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, describing
her as a fearless and remarkable woman.
Winnie Mandela died on Monday after a long illness, which had seen
her go in and out of hospital since the beginning of the year [2018].
Winnie Mandela and her former husband Nelson Mandela, who were both
jailed, were a symbol of the country’s anti-apartheid struggle for three
decades.
However, in later years, her reputation became tainted legally and politically.
However, in later years, her reputation became tainted legally and politically.
President Akufo-Addo in a tribute posted on his Facebook wall said
Winnie Mandela will forever be remembered for her pivotal role in the
anti-apartheid struggle.
“I’m deeply saddened by the news of the death of Winnie Mandela. Her
name will echo down the ages, and will forever be remembered as a
freedom fighter and a fearless and remarkable woman. Rest in perfect
peace “Mama Wetu.” You’ve earned it.”
‘Mother of the Nation’
Mrs. Madikizela-Mandela was born in 1936 in the Eastern Cape – then known as Transkei.
She was a trained social worker when she met her future husband in the 1950s. They went on to have two daughters together.
They were married for a total of 38 years, although for almost three
decades of that time they were separated due to Mr. Mandela’s long
imprisonment.
To her supporters, she became known affectionately as “Mother of the Nation.”
Source: citifmonline.com
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