The Department of Arts and Culture in partnership with the Joburg Theatre honoured fallen stalwart, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela on 12 April.
The memorial saw a plethora of South African musicians – both young and old – come together to celebrate the life and legacy the icon. The audience at Madikizela-Mandela’s memorial were treated to performances by The Soil, Judith Sephuma, Tsepo Tshola, Lira and Cassper Nyovest amongst many others.
Actresses, Nomzamo Mbatha and Thuso Mbedu paid homage to Madikizela-Mandela with theatrical performances which saw Mbatha give riveting visual and theatrical expressions of Mama Winnie while Mbedu gave an outstanding portrayal of a young Zenani Mandela.
Nonhlanhla Sifumba, MMC for community development, said it was an honour to host the tribute to Madikizela-Mandela.
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