Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Nomzamo Winifred Zanyiwe Madikizela |
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| Nickname(s) | Winnie, Mama Winnie, Mother of the Nation |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm (5’ 4”) |
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| Weight | 70 kg (154 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
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| College/University | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg |
| Degree | Degree in Social Work, Bachelor's degree in International Relations |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 26/09/1936 |
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| Birthplace | Bizana, Pondoland, South Africa |
| Date of Death | 02/04/2018 |
| Place of Death | Netcare Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Libra |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Ethnicity | Thembu (Xhosa) |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Address | A bungalow in Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affair/Boyfriend | Nelson Mandela (Former President of South Africa) |
| Marriage Date | June 1958 |
Family
| Husband | Nelson Mandela (m. 1958–div. 1996) | ||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Born into a family with a background in education | |
| Faced adversities during childhood | |
| Pioneered as the first black social worker in South Africa | |
| Established the Black Women’s Federation and Black Parents’ Association | |
| Honored with the title 'Mother of the Nation' |
