South Africa
South African anti-apartheid veteran and former wife of the late Nelson Mandela, Winnei Madikizela-Mandela was on Thursday admitted to a hospital for observation, a statement from her family said.
“ Mandela went to the hospital for routine medical checkup on Wednesday, March 8. A decision was taken to admit her for further observation,” the statement reads.
Madikizela-Mandela, 80, was in hospital for several weeks last year for back surgery.
The former first lady during her husband’s 27 year incarcerations for his fight against apartheid, campaigned for his release and for the rights of black south Africans, in detention, banished or arrested.
Winnie Mandela admitted to hospital {READ MORE HERE} https://t.co/LZEN9nXf3c pic.twitter.com/kNJHZIqLGs
— SABC News Online (@SABCNewsOnline) March 9, 2017
Mandela died in 2013 and made no mention of Madikizela-Mandela in his will. According to media reports, she plans to contest the will in court.
01:53
Crowds protest in Cape Town for an end to Israel-Gaza war, as conflict nears second year
01:35
South Africa receives remains of 42 freedom fighters who died while exiled
01:23
Ramaphosa calls on world's leaders to take decisive action to end Palestinian suffering
Go to video
Whitney Houston's epic 1994 performance in South Africa to hit theaters as a concert film
02:19
Sites linked to South Africa's anti-apartheid struggle make UNESCO Heritage List
01:47
Cyril Ramaphosa promises a new era for South Africa