‘Mama Winnie’, as Madikizela-Mandela was fondly known in politics, passed away after a long illness on Monday. She was 81.
Madikizela-Mandela, unlike her ex husband, the late Nelson Mandela, is not known for her fondness of sport.
She had a club named the Mandela United Football Club in the 80s, but the club was Madikizela-Mandela’s bodyguards and there’s no record of it playing in any league.
Kaizer Chiefs said they would miss Madikizela-Mandela’s remarkable resilience, determination and tenacity, while Orlando Pirates saluted her for the great contribution she has made in her fight for freedom for the oppressed.
Here are some of the tributes from the PSL clubs:
Lala ngoxolo Mbokodo.
We will miss your remarkable resilience, determination and tenacity.
Rest in Peace Mam’ Winnie.
Love & Peace.
Photo Credit: Phando Jikelo/African News Agency (ANA pic.twitter.com/ucpYNzHgKC
— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) 4 April 2018
☠Orlando Pirates Football Club is saddened by the passing of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, Mother of our Nation.
We salute the great contribution she has made in her fight for freedom for the oppressed.
May her soul repose peacefully.
⚫⚪🔴⭐#OnceAlways pic.twitter.com/NjBEklcGp8
— Orlando Pirates FC (@orlandopirates) 3 April 2018
Moment of Silence for the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, Mother of our Nation.
May her soul rest in eternal peace.
🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/8DOjkCT8Yd
— Ajax Cape Town (@ajaxcapetown) 3 April 2018
Rest In Peace Mama Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.
Condolences to the Madikizela & the Mandela family.
Ushiye uyibekile induku ebandla eNingizimu Afrika 🙇♀️ lala ngokuphumula. pic.twitter.com/jocGojgL7t
— AmaZulu FC (@AmaZuluFootball) 2 April 2018
Condolences to the Madikizela & Mandela families.#MotherOfTheNation#RIPWinnieMandela#RIPWinnieMadikizela pic.twitter.com/BtZvB4TEVr
— Bloemfontein Celtic (@Bloem_Celtic) 3 April 2018
Lala ngoxolo Mam’ Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, siyabulela ngegalelo lwakho. Olwakho ugqatso ulufezile Ngutyana, Msuthu, Msengeshe.
The Chippa United Family in its entirety would like to send heartfelt condolences to the Madikezela and Mandela Families and the nation at large. pic.twitter.com/ezS9JtjmP7
— Chippa United FC (@ChippaUnitedFC) 2 April 2018
Platinum Stars FC joins South Africa and the rest of the world in mourning the loss of struggle icon WInnie Madikizela-Mandela, who passed away on 2 April, 2018.
Our sincere condolences to friends, family and the entire nation. #RIPWinnieMandela pic.twitter.com/TIAvweoVGj
— Platinum Stars (@PlatinumStarsFC) 3 April 2018
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