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Winnie Mandela, dies at 81

  • By H. Sylver
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  • April 2, 2018
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Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the former wife of the late President Nelson Mandela, and South African anti-apartheid activist has passed away.

Winnie’s family released a statement that the “Mother of the Nation” passed at the Netcare Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa after a long standing battle with diabetes.

The statement went on to read, “She fought valiantly against the apartheid state and sacrificed her life for the freedom of the country.” Referring to her strong opposition to white minority rule over South Africa.
Nelson Mandela and Winnie were married for 38 years, 27 years of which he was incarcerated on Robben Island, near Cape Town.
“She kept the memory of her imprisoned husband Nelson Mandela alive during his years on Robben Island and helped give the struggle for justice in South Africa one its most recognizable faces,” the statement said.
Two years after Nelson Mandela became South Africa’s first black President, the couple split and was divorced in 1996. They had two children; Nelson Mandela died later on in 2013.
Winnie continued to serve the African National Congress political party until she died, however, she was no stranger to controversy. She was convicted of kidnapping and fraud on two separate occasions.
The family will soon release details of her memorial and funeral services once finalized

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H. Sylver

H. Sylver

Born and raised on the island streets of New Providence, Bahamas; H. Sylver grew up in a Haitian household that nurtured his love for music and theatrical performances, spoken word poetry, and writing. This passion gained him a spot on Island/Def Jam's Street Team, where he became an ambassador for hip hop, promoting artists like Jay-Z, Kanye West, Jeezy, Nas, Rick Ross, and many more. He has great insight and analysis of the current music scene, providing written reports on trending news, and original think pieces. He currently resides in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and is currently writing his first novel, Kingdom's Bones.

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