Quick Info
| Profession | Activist, Politician |
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| Nationality | South African |
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| Date of Birth | 26/09/1936 |
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| Age | 81 years (died on 02, Apr, 2018) |
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| Birthplace | Bizana, Pondoland, South Africa |
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| Date of Death | 02/04/2018 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Nomzamo Winifred Zanyiwe Madikizela |
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| Nickname(s) | Winnie, Mama Winnie, Mother of the Nation |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm (5’ 4”) |
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| Weight | 70 kg (154 lbs) |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
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| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| School(s) | - Shawbury High School, Qumbu
- Jan H. Hofmeyr School of Social Work, Johannesburg
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| College/University | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg |
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| Degree | Degree in Social Work, Bachelor's degree in International Relations |
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Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 26/09/1936 |
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| Birthplace | Bizana, Pondoland, South Africa |
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| Place of Death | Netcare Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa |
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| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Libra |
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| Religion | Christianity |
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| Ethnicity | Thembu (Xhosa) |
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| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
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| Address | A bungalow in Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa |
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| Hobbies | - Travelling
- Doing social work
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| Awards/Honours | - 1984 - Freedom of the City of Aberdeen Award
- 1988 - United Nations Prize in the Field of Human Rights
- 2018 - Doctor of Laws (LLD) degree by University Council and University Senate of Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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| Controversies | - Involvement in 'necklacing' practice
- Kidnapping and killing controversy
- Bank fraud and theft conviction
- Visa refusal by the Canadian High Commission
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affair/Boyfriend | Nelson Mandela (Former President of South Africa) |
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| Marriage Date | June 1958 |
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Family
| Husband | Nelson Mandela (m. 1958–div. 1996) |
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| Children | | Son | None |
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| Daughters | - Zindziswa Mandela
- Zenani Mandela
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| Parents | | Father | Columbus (Teacher) |
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| Mother | Gertrude (Teacher) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born into a family with a background in education |
| 2. Faced adversities during childhood |
| 3. Pioneered as the first black social worker in South Africa |
| 4. Established the Black Women’s Federation and Black Parents’ Association |
| 5. Honored with the title 'Mother of the Nation' |
