Winnie Mandela found guilty of fraud

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the ex-wife of former President Nelson Mandela, was convicted today of theft and fraud.

Madikizela-Mandela – whose financial adviser, Addy Moolman, also was convicted at the trial – now faces up to 15 years in jail.

The trial in Pretoria marked the latest setback for Madikizela-Mandela, who had played a role in the nation’s successful anti-apartheid campaign.

The 64-year-old, known as The Mother of the Nation to her followers, and Moolman sat next to each other as magistrate Peet Johnson read his verdict.