Canadian diplomat Gary Bedell on the Winnie Mandela he knew

Canadian diplomat Gary Bedell first met Winnie Madikizela-Mandela when she accompanied Nelson Mandela on his first visit to Canada and the United States, shortly after his release from Victor Verster prison. Bedell developed a deep friendship with Madikizela-Mandela - a woman he describes as "bigger than life" - that spanned over two decades. He shared his story with the BBC. Winnie Madikizela Mandela will be buried with ?full state honours on April 14 at Fourways Memorial Park Cemetery.

Winnie and Nelson Mandela when he was released from prison in 1990. [Standard]

It was the summer of 1990, and Gary Bedell found himself standing on a New York City sidewalk arguing with Winnie Mandela.