Winnie Madikizela-Mandela dies, aged 81
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, a prominent anti-apartheid activist and the ex-wife of Nelson Mandela, has died at the age of 81.
Madikizela-Mandela was married to Nelson Mandela from 1958 to 1996.
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SUBSCRIBEUpdate 4.38pm: Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, a prominent anti-apartheid activist and the ex-wife of Nelson Mandela, has died at the age of 81.
Madikizela-Mandela was married to Nelson Mandela from 1958 to 1996.
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