Winnie Madikizela Mandela, a stalwart in the fight against apartheid, passes away

On 2nd April 2018, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, also known as the mother of the nation, passed away at the age of 81, at Milpark hospital in Johannesburg.  She passed away in the morning surrounded by her family and loved ones.  Winnie is widely-known for the significant role she  played in the history of South Africa, particularly in the struggle against apartheid. She is also known as the ex-wife of the former president, Nelson Mandela. Winnie grew an  interest in politics at a young age, due to her experience of the oppression of black people during the apartheid era. Her interest in politics  was influenced by her involvement  in research done in the Alexandra township, where she discovered that there were 10 deaths for every 1,000 births while  trying to establish the rate of infantile mortality.   Winnie spent his life trying to build a better South Africa. She will be remembered for her actions and the part she had played during the women’s struggle in South Africa, along  with others.