
Today marks the first anniversary of Mama Winnie Madikizela-Mandela‘s death. Many South Africans have taken to social media to remember the struggle icon.
South Africa remembers Mama Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. Here’s a look at what they’ve had to say.
On this day last year, we lost our mother, the people’s president, our pillar, our last remaining compass! But we gained a powerful ancestor✊? siyabulela mama #WinnieMadikizelaMandela
— KingTha (@thandiswamazwai) April 2, 2019
On this #ChooseDay, exactly a year ago, a hero, a mother and a legend found eternal peace. Her legacy of fighting for a democratic and fair society will live on. We salute you Mama #WinnieMadikizelaMandela #WinnieMandela pic.twitter.com/YekskYW3vl
— Christo (@ChristoThurston) April 2, 2019
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We remember our mother #WinnieMadikizelaMandela pic.twitter.com/nAU9NcmK43
— African Child (@ZikhonaTshona) April 2, 2019
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Today we remember you Mama. Its been a year❤ We love you. We are you. #WinnieMadikizelaMandela Rest in Power Mama pic.twitter.com/nuuGhgL9ip
— Winnie✊Madikizela✊Mandela✊WeEFF✊ (@RiriLoveVoqween) April 2, 2019
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On this day in 2018, Mama Winnie Mandela passed on. Today we mark this day in remembrance of Mama Winnie as she continues to inspire a nation. #SheLivesOn #LertIntegrityLead #WinnieMadikizelaMandela pic.twitter.com/iU9BzvEVe1
— #LetIntegrityLead (@AliLeadership) April 2, 2019
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A year ago I took a nap and woke up to a broken heart #WinnieMandela …still sad.
She Was So beautiful.. #WinnieMadikizelaMandela
???? pic.twitter.com/lfFMWw5shY— Mikateko Ndlovu (@Mikateko_Ndlovu) April 2, 2019
Gone but will never be forgotten. ? #WinnieMadikizelaMandela pic.twitter.com/X7YExyIgLC
— Athi Mtongana (@Artii_M) April 2, 2019
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