Multitudes of mourners thronged the home of late ANC stalwart Winnie Madikizela Mandela in Orlando West, Soweto on Wednesday. What stood out the most was the ANC Women’s League’s candle march. The women walked two from two historical landmarks: Hector Petersen Memorial Square and the Uncle Tom’s Hall.
Earlier in the day, former President Jacob Zuma visited the home and gave a tribute to Madikizela-Mandela. That afternoon, ANC Secretary General Ace Magashule also visited the house where he announced the party’s 10-day programme to commemorate the death of Madikizela Mandela.
MKVA members led by their Treasurer-General, Des Van Rooyen and President Kebby Maphatsoe also entered in a true military style.
Former President Jacob Zuma paying a moving tribute to Mama Winnie in front of the media at Orlando West.
Singer and actor Mara Lou, who used to serenade and entertain the public during the struggle against apartheid also showed up to mourn the passing of Madikizela Mandela’s death.
Bishop Malusi Mpumlwana and Reverend Frank Chikane leading the Church delegation enters the home to commiserate with the family.
Former National Assembly Speaker, Max Sisulu and his wife, Eleanor Sisulu, entering the gate of Mama’s home to say their condolences.
Police set up office to keep a close watch at the proceedings at the house of Madikizela Mandela’s office which was a hive of activities.
Some members of the ANC Women’s League putting flowers and candles on a specially dedicated site near the wall.
Food vendors and those selling ANC memorabilia, T-shirts and other paraphernalia, set a store to capitalise on the crowd that flocked the street leading to the home of the icon.
ANCWL members clad in green and gold colours in a song and dance in the street in front of the Madikizela Mandela’s family home.
Thandi Shezi, a staunch ANC supporter based in Ward 52 in Emdeni, Soweto, praised Madikizela Mandela’s bravery and for her passion to defend the poor and the vulnerable people against the brutality of the apartheid police. She appeals to the public to emulate her courageous attitude to fight new struggles in the new democracy.
MKVA led by their Treasurer, Des Van Rooyen and President, Kebby Maphatsoe arrived at the late Winnie Madikizela Mandela’s house to pay their homage.
MKVA pay their homage.
Painting the area red, members of SACP, also showed up to support their leadership led by Blade Nzimande and his deputy, Solly Mapaila in paying tributes to uMama Madikizela Mandela.
ANC bikers, resplendent in their leather trousers and jackets, also stole the moment by occasionally revving their mean machines to the delight of their mourners.
A painter payinghis tribute by painting the face of the late Madikizela Mandela.
MKVA arrive at the late Winnie Madikizela Mandela’s house to pay their homage.
