Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
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Winnie Madikizela-Mandela was a politician[1][2] born on September 26, 1936, in Bizana[3][4][5][6]. She died on April 2, 2018, in Johannesburg[7][8][5][6][9] from influenza[10][11]. Her religion was Methodism, and she was married to Nelson Mandela from 1958 to 1996[1]. She received her education from the University of South Africa and the University of the Witwatersrand.
She held several positions in the South African government, serving as a member of parliament from 1994 to 2003[12] and again from 2009 to 2018[12]. Additionally, she was a member of the National Assembly of South Africa from 2009 to 2014[12] and from 2014 to 2018[12].
Key Facts
- Spouse: Nelson Mandela[8]
- Child: Zindzi Mandela[9], Zenani Mandela-Dlamini[10]
- Country of citizenship: South Africa[11]
- Position held: member of the National Assembly of South Africa[12], member of parliament[13], social worker[14]
- Educated at: University of South Africa[15], University of the Witwatersrand[16]
- Award received: United Nations Prize in the Field of Human Rights[17], Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award[18], Candace Award[19], Order of Luthuli in Silver[20]
- Member of: African National Congress Women's League[21]
- Religion or worldview: Methodism[22]
- Sex or gender: female[23]
- Member of political party: African National Congress[24]
- Commons category: Winnie Madikizela-Mandela[25]
- Cause of death: influenza[26]
- Family name: Mandela[27]
- Given name: Winnie[28]
- Pseudonym: Mam' Winnie[29]
- Academic major: social work[30]
- Official website: http://www.anc.org.za/[31]
- Work location: Soweto[32]
- Described at URL: https://www.pa.org.za/person/nomzamo-winfred-madikizela-mandela/[33]
- Manner of death: natural causes[34]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[35], Black Women Radicals[36], South African History Online[37]
- Convicted of: fraud[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[39]
- Nickname: "Mother of the Nation"[40]
- Birth name: Mamao Dineo Maledi[41], Nkosikazi Nobandle Nomzamo[42]
Why It Matters
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] She is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Winnie Madikizela-Mandela born?
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela was born in Bizana[2].
Where did Winnie Madikizela-Mandela die?
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela passed away in Johannesburg[4].
Who was Winnie Madikizela-Mandela married to?
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela's spouses include Nelson Mandela[8].
What did Winnie Madikizela-Mandela do for work?
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela worked as a politician[5] and political activist[6].
Where did Winnie Madikizela-Mandela go to school?
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela was educated at University of South Africa[15] and University of the Witwatersrand[16].
What awards did Winnie Madikizela-Mandela receive?
Honors received include United Nations Prize in the Field of Human Rights[17], Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award[18], Candace Award[19], and Order of Luthuli in Silver[20].