Artanti Wardhani, a University of Indonesia lecturer who specialises in African Studies, describes the complexity of assessing the real and symbolic importance of Winnie Madikizela Mandela as an activist for racial and gender equality.
Why was Winnie Madikizela Mandela so revered by certain groups in South Africa? How can we explain the contradictions in her behaviour? How important was she in improving the rights and political status of African women? Artanti Wardhani assesses the life of Winnie Mandela.
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