BREAKING: Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has died
The icon of the struggle passed away in hospital in Johannesburg.
On Monday afternoon, social media started buzzing with the news that struggle veteran Winnie Madikizela-Mandela had passed away.
The stalwart was taken into hospital for treatment but details were unclear.
Her PA‚ Zodwa Zwane‚ confirmed the struggle veteran’s death on Monday afternoon. She said the family would be issuing a statement later in the day.
She died in Johannesburg, having made her home in Soweto for most of her life.
May the soul of Winnie Mandela rest in peace, she fought the good fight
— Ntsandvo (@ntsandvose) April 2, 2018
May your soul rest in eternal peace. My heart bleeds for you 😭😭😭#WinnieMandela pic.twitter.com/d67MVeuakr
— 🌺Leballo (@leballo_) April 2, 2018
This is like mourning Madiba all over again. Our Mother of the Nation is no more. Rest in POWER, Mama Winnie Mandela. pic.twitter.com/pUv4jOIsZd
— Lazarus Jacobs (@LazJacobs) April 2, 2018
The Tambo Foundation is deeply saddened by the passing of Mam' Winnie Mandela. We extend our sincere condolences to her loved ones during this difficult time. Hamba kahle mkhonto. May her soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/L9NNwItzXL
— Tambo Foundation (@TamboFoundation) April 2, 2018
It is with great sadness that I acknowledge the death of South African anti-apartheid campaigner Winnie Mandela, aged 81.
The couple – famously pictured hand-in-hand as Mr Mandela walked free from prison after spending 27 years behind bars. #WinnieMandela pic.twitter.com/UvlmUdk7U1
— Andrew Holness (@AndrewHolnessJM) April 2, 2018
More to follow.
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