President Cyril Ramaphosa has described Winnie Madikizela-Mandela as a fearless leader who never gave up and betrayed the organization and never forsake the needy and an icon who hated stated capture and corruption.
Ramaphosa addressing paying tribute on behalf of the government and the ANC when he called upon the thousands who filled the Mphuthumi Mafumbata Stadium in Mbizana and the millions who watched the proceedings to remember Madikizela-Mandela by fighting corruption, women abuse and patriarchy.
The memorial service which was attended by leaders of various political organisation including the DA, UDM , Inkatha Freedom Party, IAC, EFF, COPE and others was organised by the ANC and the Eastern Cape Cape provincial government.
''She was the Mother of the Nation because she cared for all and hated corruption and state capture. The title of Mother of Nation was more befitting and she carried it with respect and honour . Whilst we are here to mourn the passing on of Mama Winnie we are also here to celebrate her life, the life that was well-lived and dedicated to the improvement of others. She was a symbol of hope to many of us ,'' said Ramaphosa.
The president said Madikizela-Mandela had underwent extreme torture and, humiliation but never surrendered.
Even the opposition parties saluted Madikizela-Mandela for her contribution in the struggle.
Ramaphosa also paid tribute to Chris Hani who today marked the 25th year of his death.
Ramaphosa says Winnie was a fearless leader who hated corruption
Ramaphosa addressing paying tribute on behalf of the government and the ANC when he called upon the thousands who filled the Mphuthumi Mafumbata Stadium in Mbizana and the millions who watched the proceedings to remember Madikizela-Mandela by fighting corruption, women abuse and patriarchy.
The memorial service which was attended by leaders of various political organisation including the DA, UDM , Inkatha Freedom Party, IAC, EFF, COPE and others was organised by the ANC and the Eastern Cape Cape provincial government.
''She was the Mother of the Nation because she cared for all and hated corruption and state capture. The title of Mother of Nation was more befitting and she carried it with respect and honour . Whilst we are here to mourn the passing on of Mama Winnie we are also here to celebrate her life, the life that was well-lived and dedicated to the improvement of others. She was a symbol of hope to many of us ,'' said Ramaphosa.
The president said Madikizela-Mandela had underwent extreme torture and, humiliation but never surrendered.
Even the opposition parties saluted Madikizela-Mandela for her contribution in the struggle.
Ramaphosa also paid tribute to Chris Hani who today marked the 25th year of his death.
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