Joanna Montesino --2011-0375 02/10/2014 Winnie Mandela

Nonzamo Winfreda Zanyiwe Madikizelas life was complicated from the beginning. To begin with, she was the sixth girl to be born in a family that wanted to have boys. Therefore, you can understand why Winnie A nickname given to her by her family- tried so hard as she was growing up to act like a boy and include herself in activities only meant for young males. She was always a bright, smart and charming child, qualities that gave her the opportunity to help her father to keep his small school. Nonzamo was the first member of her family that the opportunity to continue her education. She didnt have trouble adapting to new environments. In fact, it was easy for her to make friends thanks to her charming, strong, humble and bright personality. However, given to the status of black people in South Africa at the time, she was often discriminated. She was very dedicated in her studies. Also, she was quite devoted to help people. Winnie saw Nelson Mandela for the first time in one of his many public speeches. Her friends took her to see the infamous dangerous man that was causing a fuss in the country. She then caught his attention while waiting for the bus, and was asked if she needed a ride, she expressionlessly refused and left on the bus as planned. Winnie gave Nelson the time of day via mutual friends, when she was invited to have dinner with them and later on agreed to go have lunch with Mr. Mandela. Their love for each other was sensitively on the surface of their skin. They were very passionate. Therefore, being faithful and supportive was on their vocabulary and daily routine, Winnie stood by him on every single one of his public appearances- Mandela was being chased and prosecuted by the law. Nonzamo and Nelson had a beautiful simply and humble wedding at her hometown. That same night, the

corrupt police took him into custody. Mandela was left a free man; nevertheless he decided to continue with his fight clandestinely. Nelson Mandelas first children were born without him being around. He was then caught by the police and sent to a lifetime imprisonment. Winnie continued his fight for an equal society and she also fought to be able to see her husband. She was victim and witness of unjust and cruel acts of violence towards her people and herself. The government considered her just as dangerous as her husband, and exiled her and her family. However, she continued to fight for what was right and never forgot about her roots and her husbands sacrifice for South Africa.