Winnie Madikizela-Mandela’s legacy retold

A powerful political figure who made an impact on the African continent, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela was a prominent politician in South Africa.

The late former ANC stalwart tells her story in her own voice in the upcoming The Trials of Winnie Mandela.

The documentary has premiered on Netflix, unpacking the good, the bad, and the controversial. Narrated through her own recordings and entrusted to her granddaughters, Swati Mandela-Dlamini and Zaziwe Manaway, it examines the full scope of her legacy.

The project presents her perspective, contributing to ongoing debates about her role in South Africa's history.

Madikizela-Mandela's two granddaughters spoke to SABC News Specialist Correspondent, Sophie Mokoena, during the exclusive interview about the documentary.

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