Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Quotes

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Winnie Madikizela-Mandela

Profession : Activist

Birth : September 26, 1936

You all must realize that Mandela was not the only man who suffered. There were many others - hundreds who languished in prison and died. Many unsung and unknown heroes of the struggle.

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela

In the normal course of things, journalists want their story, and as soon as they are through with it, they pack their cameras and go. That was never the impression that David Astor gave when you were interviewed by him. It was far deeper than that.

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela

To me, David Astor was a freedom fighter. To me, he wasn't just a journalist; he was a freedom fighter.

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela

I was married to the ANC. It was the best marriage I ever had.

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela

Those 18 months in solitary confinement... bruised my soul. If I had had a weapon, I would have fought my way out.

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela

My continent knows more about me than I do myself.

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela