Winnie Mandela

Date: 26 September, 1934

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, former wife of President Nelson Mandela, is born in Bizana, Pondoland. Madikizela-Mandela was a staunch opponent of P W Botha's government and this earned her a title of " mother of the nation ". Madikizela-Mandela played a role in the founding of the Black Women's Federation and the Black Parents' Association. Both worked towards the ending of Apartheid.

References:

1. Wallis, F. (2000). Nuusdagboek: feite en fratse oor 1000 jaar. Kaapstad : Human & Rousseau.