Winnie Mandela born 26 September 1936 as Nomzamo Winifred Zanyiwe Madikizela was an anti-apartheid activist, and a senior ANC figure. She married Nelson Mandela on 14 June 1958, they were married for 38 years, but for many of those years, Nelson was incarcerated.
Their marriage withstood their incarceration and all the ups and downs in between. Unfortunately, their marriage could not withstand freedom and in 1996 they were divorced.
Seen in this image are Nelson and Winnie Mandela having their first breakfast together following Madiba’s release from jail in 1990, at their home, No. 8115 Orlando West, Soweto.
“Gone forever are the days when harsh and wicked laws provide the oppressors with years of peace and quiet.” ~ Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela returned to his home in Soweto after his release from prison in 1990. Nelson grew up in No. 8115 Vilakazi Street and has sinc...
Madiba laughs as his shoe comes off while kicking a soccer ball....
In 1991, Nelson Mandela received an Honorary Doctorate at the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg for his commitment to the country ...
Mandela and other activists had an array of supporters that came to the court each time defendants were summoned. Pictured is a young Madiba...