Winnie Mandela: Heroine of South Africa

On this day, 88 years ago, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the heroine of South Africa’s anti-apartheid struggle, was born. She is affectionately known as the mother of the South African nation. She devoted herself to liberating her people from racist White apartheid rule. We examine why Winnie Mandela is considered one of Africa’s greatest freedom fighters and why she is still highly celebrated in her country, even more so than her more famous ex-husband, Nelson Mandela.

Happy birthday, Mama!