#WinnieMandela: Tributes pour in for Mama Winnie
Madikizela-Mandela retained a level of popular support within the African National Congress and was known to her supporters as the "Mother of the Nation".
Many described her as a revolutionary in her own right while some said she gave South Africans hope that freedom would be gained during a press conference held in Netcare Milpark Hospital this afternoon.
Winnie Madikizela Mandela’s death shook the nation. Tributes have been pouring in on social media following her death after a long illness.
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Below are some of the tweets:
We're devastated to learn the news of the passing of the Mother of our nation, one of the great architects of our liberation struggle, iqhawe lamaqhawe uMama #WinnieMandela. In our darkest hour she illuminated the torch of hope through her tireless commitment to freedom & justice pic.twitter.com/91RO3zrjx0
— Nathi Mthethwa (@NathiMthethwaSA) April 2, 2018
#RIP
Ma'am #WinnieMandela
You did legendary things. Sacrificing yourself and your happiness, in truly terrible circumstances.
You were *always* there for the poor or needy, despite much abuse and criticism.
May we try to walk in your shoes.
You have earned your rest.
🙏🏽🙏🏽— 🕉️ Clive Simpkins (@clivesimpkins) April 2, 2018
Rest in Power Mme Winnie Nomzamo Madikizela-Mandela.
You fought a good fight, you wanted African to get REAL FREEDOM.
Beside the challenges you stayed loyal and disciplined.
REST in POWER brave warrior. Mantshangase, Magutyana you will be dearly missed. #WinnieMandela pic.twitter.com/d8g7wD4xa8
— Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC) (@MyPAConline) April 2, 2018
Rest in Power Mme Winnie!
What a loss 💔💔 pic.twitter.com/VnaiBxwDqw
— Tumi Sole (@tumisole) April 2, 2018
Mama Winnie taught us strength, sacrifice, and that human beings are complicated. She continued fighting despite the harsh conditions under which she was imprisoned, and little can be done to tarnish this fact. Rest in Power Mbokodo wethu ✊🏽#WinnieMandela pic.twitter.com/bqEgx9OOmt
— Shaeera Akbar Kalla (@shaeera_k) April 2, 2018
It is with deep sadness that we learn of the passing of the mother of the nation ma #WinnieMandela may her soul Rest In Peace ✊️power to you woman like you were legendary we will always look up to you 😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/WymxGNrDHS
— Views (@aCameraShyGuy2) April 2, 2018
Death doesn't know when to stop, great woman,mother, freedom fighter and leader you will be missed dearly Hamba kahle #WinnieMadikizela pic.twitter.com/CBB5wLdmRN
— B 🇿🇦 (@Bongs_live) April 2, 2018
She is survived by her daughters, Zindzi and Zenani. Details of her memorial and funeral services will be announced soon.
