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Winnie Madikizela-Mandela

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Occupation

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Born

September 26, 1936

Zodiac

Libra

29,774

days lived

81

age at death

Born
September 26, 1936
Died
April 2, 2018 (aged 81)
Zodiac
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Updated Jul 2026

About

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Before Fame

Before her marriage to Nelson Mandela and her rise to prominence, Winnie Madikizela was a qualified social worker. She became the first black social worker in Johannesburg.

Trivia

She was known to her supporters as the "Mother of the Nation". Her home in Soweto was burned down by residents during the mid-1980s. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission found her politically and morally accountable for human rights violations committed by her security detail.

Family Life

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela was married to Nelson Mandela for 38 years, and they had two children together. They separated in 1992 and divorced in 1996.

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Astrology
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Sun Sign

Libra♎︎

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Moon Sign

Aquarius♒︎

Dominant Element

Air

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Planetary positions calculated for September 26, 1936

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2018
Day 29,773
Age 81

Death

Confidence
96%
Apr 2, 2018

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela passed away at the age of 81.

2009
Day 26,395
Age 72

Return to Parliament

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2009

Madikizela-Mandela returned to serve as a Member of Parliament, a position she held until her death.

2003
Day 24,262
Age 66

Divorce Finalized

Confidence
96%
Mar 1, 2003

Her divorce from Nelson Mandela was finalized.

Day 24,203
Age 66

Convicted of Theft and Fraud

Confidence
98%
Jan 1, 2003
Day 24,203
Age 66

Biography Published

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2003

Her biography, 'Winnie Mandela: A life', was published.

1996
Day 21,706
Age 59

Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture

Confidence
96%
Mar 1, 1996

Served as Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture from 1994 to 1996.

1994
Day 20,916
Age 57

Member of Parliament

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1994

Began her first term as a Member of Parliament, serving until 2003.

1992
Day 20,185
Age 55

Separation from Nelson Mandela

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1992

Separated from her husband, Nelson Mandela.

1990
Day 19,496
Age 53

Nelson Mandela Released

Confidence
96%
Feb 11, 1990

Nelson Mandela was released from prison after 27 years.

1980
Day 15,802
Age 43

Reign of Terror and Violence

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1980

Exerted a 'reign of terror' in Soweto, leading to condemnation and her home being burned down.

1963
Day 9,593
Age 26

Became Public Face of Anti-Apartheid Movement

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1963

After Nelson Mandela's imprisonment, she became his public representative during his 27 years in jail.

1958
Day 7,767
Age 21

Married Nelson Mandela

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1958

Married anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela in Johannesburg.

1936
Day 0
Age 0

Born

Confidence
96%
Sep 26, 1936

Nomzamo Winifred Zanyiwe Madikizela was born in Bizana.