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Memorial service for ‘Mother of the Nation’ held in South Africa
An emotional farewell to Winnie Madikizela-Mandela who fought apartheid in South Africa for decades.
A memorial service has been held in South Africa for the woman many called the “mother of the nation”.
Thousands attended a ceremony for Winnie Madikizela-Mandela in Soweto, where she lived and fought against apartheid.
Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi reports from Orlando Stadium.
Published On 11 Apr 2018