[LIVE BLOG] Winnie Mandela memorial service
Scores of mourners are celebrating the life of late struggle icon Winnie Madikizela-Mandela at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto on Wednesday.
Follow the memorial service as
it happens:
#WinnieMandelaMemorial The Situation at Orlando Stadium as mourners arrive to remember Mama Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. pic.twitter.com/L3fk0hsAFN
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial This woman travelled from Midrand, she says she is here to honour Mama Winnie pic.twitter.com/xJRnqp2wjh
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial ANC Members singing songs in honour of the struggle stalwart pic.twitter.com/539SIIC8oN
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial This woman is originally from the Eastern Cape. pic.twitter.com/H6m5UMZnXV
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial This woman is originally from the Eastern Cape. pic.twitter.com/H6m5UMZnXV
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial Mourners say they are here to say "Thank You Mama Winnie" pic.twitter.com/8isPNZVp4A
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial The atmosphere at Orlando Stadium. pic.twitter.com/7UA9hx9ETM
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[VIDEO] #WinnieMandelaMemorial MEC Faith Mazibuko says Winnie Mandela unified women.
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Video by @Gao_Phala pic.twitter.com/Esy0940vx2
#WinnieMandelaMemorial Orlando Stadium right now. pic.twitter.com/MfNgtxUtpn
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial The Madikizela and Mandela Family have arrived.
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Watch below: pic.twitter.com/9M2EW5rNkL
#WinnieMandelaMemorial Proceedings begin with the national anthem
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial Bishop Gary Rivas is currently giving a devotion.
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial Chief Ngangomhlaba Matanzima will now speak on behalf of the family.
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial Matanzima says the family is greatful for the support it has received.
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial Matanzima says all political parties came to see the family and demonstrate their support.
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial Close Family friend Rita Ndzanga is now on the podium. Ndzanga says she was arrested alongside Mama Winnie
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial Ndzanga says times were difficult during apartheid. She says one could be arrested in their own homes.
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial Ndzanga says they fought for their freedom.
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial The crowd cheers as Ndzanga says they got the freedom they were fighting for. She pleads with the public to never forget Winnie.
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial The crowd cheers as Ndzanga says they got the freedom they were fighting for. She pleads with the public to never forget Winnie.
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial ANC officials pic.twitter.com/cxfySMNQ9x
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial Grandson Mbambatha Mandela is now on stage. Says Winnie was his mother.
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#WinnieMandela Mandela says Mama Winnie blessed his engagement to his partner. He says having this moment filled him with joy.
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial Mandela says there was never a dull moment with his grandmother. He says Mama Winnie gave them her all. He says she didnt move from Soweto because she wanted to live amongst the people she fought for.
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial Mandela says Winnie told them she didnt want to move from Soweto because she wouldn't be able to sleep. He says she told him she also did not want to wake up next to her enemies.
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial Mandela says for those who are trying to tarnish Winnie's name, the people are angry, he says they should learn to respect her as the legend she was.
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial Grandchildren and great-grandchildren are on the podium giving their tributes
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial as Mzwakhe Mbuli prepares to come on stage the EFF is asked to lead with a song.
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial Mama Winnie's personal assistance Zodwa Zwane is on the podium.
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial Mama Winnie's personal assistance Zodwa Zwane is on the podium.
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial Zwane says she was called in for an interview in 2007. She says Mama Winnie complimented her on her outfit.
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial Zwane says working for Mama Winnie has been exciting.
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial Zwane cries as she talks about Mama Winnie telling her about her pain.
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial Zwane says Mama Winnie told her about being lonely even when she was surrounded by people.
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial IFP leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi is now on the podium. He says he cannot imagine the pain Mama Winnie's children are going through.
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial Programe Director Paul Mashatile requests that there are no songs between three tributes from a AZAPO, PAC and the ANC.
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial AZAPO's Strike Thokoane says they were in the trenches with Mama Winnie.
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial AZAPO's Strike Thokoane says they were in the trenches with Mama Winnie.
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial Thokoane says the reached out to a lot of elders during the struggle and Mama Winnie was one of those elders who took pride in them despite the fact that they were from different political formations.
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial The PAC's Narius Moloto is now on the podium.
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial Moloto says we need to memorise and relive Mama Winnie's contribution to the struggle.
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial The ANC's Jessie Duarte says Mama Winnie gave everything she had and kept very little for her family.
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial Duarte: She never betrayed the revolution. In her last days she wanted to unify the ANC. Comrade Winnie multiplied many many years ago.
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial Duarte says they listened as lies were told about Mama Winnie. She says she heard a certain Erasmus confessed to planting journalists to lie about Mama Winnie.
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial Duarte: her lesson was yes go to the peace committees and speak peace to our people, but remember the enemy shoots with real bullets.
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial Duarte says Mama Winnie didnt negotiate the issue of land. She says the land will be returned. This has to happen says Duarte.
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial Deputy President David Mabuza will speak next.
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial Mabuza says Mama Winnie has taught young women that they can stand with men.
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial Mabuza: You fought a good fight.
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial Mabuza: Your courage in the face of death, your courage in the face of imprisonment opened our eyes. You are an embodiment of our struggle and the torch bearer of our liberation.
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial Mabuza: In life and death you remain unbreakable.
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial Mabuza: You married the struggle and gave everything to it.
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial Mabuza says till the last day, even at 81 years old, Mama Winnie still fought for the people away from the media and the gaze of the public.
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial Mabuza says Mama Winnie was a soldier of God.
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial Mabuza: She was a friend of the workers of our land.
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial Mabuza says Mama Winnie's home has a clear view of Soweto. He says her home was a place of refuge and comfort for those who were fighting against apartheid
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial Mabuza says the ANC has a lot to learn from Mama Winnie. He says she fought against factions and political cults. He says she understood the challenges the ANC government ws facing..
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial Mabuza says Winnie stood for the truth. He says if she didnt agree with you she would correct you on the spot not speak behind your back.
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#WinnieMandelaMemorial Mabuza is done.
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