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Graca Machel mourns Winnie’s passing, lauds her for her resilient spirit

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela seated alongside Graca Machel at a past memorial service in Pretoria, South Africa. [Photo: Courtesy]

South Africa is still reeling from the pain of losing an icon and an anti-apartheid heroine, Winnie Mandela. The former wife of the late Nelson Mandela died on Monday March 2, at the age of 81.

Graca Machel, Nelson Mandela's widow has since joined nationals in paying tribute to Winnie.

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