A shockwave was not only sent over the nation but also the world when ‘Mother of a Nation’, anti-apartheid activist, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela passed away yesterday. At the age of 81 she passed away peacefully in Milpark Hospital, Johannesburg. The news of her passing came as a shock to the entire nation as the public continues to send their messages of condolences to the Mandela family.
International stars like Naomi Campbell and Viola Davis took to social media to pay tribute to a woman who has touched us all so deeply.
I cherish the times I spent with you, embracing me in your family & home. You were Woman of strength that endured so much hardship and sacrifice. Without you we would not know anything about Tata and his 27 years. You will remain in my heart!! R.I.P WINNIE MANDELA ♥️🙏🏾🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/2R9fg1t6dx
— Naomi Campbell (@NaomiCampbell) April 2, 2018
In the darkest hours of the struggle to free South Africa, with Nelson Mandela in prison, the face of hope and courage was #Winnie Mandela. May she forever rest in #Power. pic.twitter.com/VrJ6PjMr1F
— Rev Jesse Jackson Sr (@RevJJackson) April 2, 2018
A woman who epitomized how the power of a woman’s love, intelligence and vision can change a culture. RIP Winnie Mandela ❤ pic.twitter.com/axAeS7re3u
— Viola Davis (@violadavis) April 2, 2018
Sad to hear of the passing of Winnie Mandela, a true warrior and Queen. She visited and spoke at NAN’s House of Justice in 2000. May she rest in POWER! #RIPWinnieMandela pic.twitter.com/bNY1Yf7WNL
— Reverend Al Sharpton (@TheRevAl) April 2, 2018
Rest In Peace #WinnieMandela⁰Go with love. Go with God… your fight for human rights will continue. pic.twitter.com/7A7wdtf3oK
— Forest Whitaker (@ForestWhitaker) April 2, 2018
Rest in power, #WinnieMandela. Grateful to have met and shared powerful moments with her. She and my mother, #CorettaScottKing, had poignant, memorable meetings. pic.twitter.com/VOh7bAQpSq
— Be A King (@BerniceKing) April 2, 2018
Rest in power, #WinnieMandela. You did your best in a maddening, impossible hell — one that broke, killed or oppressed millions. You kept fighting when others would have given up or given in. You won and lost everything. Only God can judge you now. #RIPwinniemadikizelamandela
— Van Jones (@VanJones68) April 2, 2018
Today we mourn the loss of one of the greatest leaders & activists in this generation: #WinnieMandela. We pay tribute to her courageous persistence in the face of injustice & racism. I am grateful to be a beneficiary of her legacy! pic.twitter.com/GYbCIwLTFi
— Dr. Cindy Trimm (@cindytrimm) April 3, 2018
Our hearts are heavy with loss.
We honor and love you, Winnie Madikizela Mandela. Thank you for loving us. Thank you for fighting for us. #WinnieMandela pic.twitter.com/eTlS6bvm7Q
— Black Lives Matter (@Blklivesmatter) April 2, 2018
Rest In Peace Mama Winnie Mandela 💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/bFKfQ2jAXl
— Terry Pheto (@TerryPheto) April 2, 2018
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