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Political parties and South Africans took to social media on Saturday to honor Winnie Madikizela-Mandela on what would have been the 84th anniversary of the ANC stalwart.
The EFF described Madikizela-Mandela as “an intrepid woman” who was “a revolutionary in her own right”.
South Africans celebrate what would have been Winnie Madikizela-Mandela’s 84th birthday on Saturday.
“His contribution to the struggle for the liberation of the African people remains an inspiration to this generation of economic freedom, and we will always be loyal to this forgotten daughter of our struggle against colonial rule,” the party said in a statement shared on Twitter. .
To honor Madikizela-Mandela, the ANC has embarked on a two-day program of celebrations across the country.
A commemorative event was held in Soweto on Saturday, followed by the launch of a heritage trail in Gauteng’s West Rand.
ANC HONORS MAMA WINNIE MADIKIZELA-MANDELA AS PART OF THE HERITAGE MONTH
Starting tomorrow, Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27, 2020, the ANC will remember the life of Mama Winnie Mandela as part of the celebration of our proud history and revolutionary heritage. pic.twitter.com/cN93bcbbt1
– ANCLimpopo (@ANCLimpopo) September 25, 2020
“Mama Winnie [is a] human treasure and icon of our struggle whose legacy continues to live on and inspire millions of people, both in the country and around the world, “the party said in a statement.
“Through her sacrifices and her courageous determination to free the people of South Africa, Mama Winnie [continues] to occupy a special place in the history of our struggle for freedom and democracy. “
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