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In this file picture taken on November 5, 2009, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, former wife of Former South African President Nelson Mandela, dressed in Xhosa tribe garb attends a gathering of traditional leaders from all over the country in Pretoria at Freedom Park in honor of Mandela.

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Winnie Mandela: Her Life and Legacy

As we commemorate the life and legacy of the late South African President, Nelson Mandela, one has to also acknowledge the woman who played a prominent, political and private role in his life.