Birthday wishes for Winnie Madikizela Mandela

Friday, September 26, 2014

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has sent his well wishes to Winnie Madikizela Mandela who is celebrating her 78th birthday today.

“We will always cherish and remember Mama Winnie's fortitude, courage, determination and unwavering commitment to freedom and justice in spite of persecution, pain and hardship during the difficult days of the struggle against apartheid.

“She kept the flame of freedom alive and we are grateful that she witnessed the dawn of the liberation she fought so hard to achieve,” President Zuma said.

He added that he hoped that Madikizela Mandela would a live a long and healthy life. –SAnews.gov.za