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Winnie Mandela: Anti-apartheid campaigner's life in pictures

AFP A file photo of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela addressing members of South Africa"s ruling party African National Congress (ANC) during a street party on June 04, 2010AFP
Winnie Madikizela Mandela was dubbed the "Mother of the Nation" for her anti-apartheid work.
AFP ANC leader Nelson Mandela and wife Winnie raise fists upon his release from Victor Verster prison in Paarl on 11 February 1990AFP
She was a symbol of the anti-apartheid struggle with her then-husband, Nelson Mandela, for nearly three decades.
Reuters Winnie Mandela raises her fist in a black power salute after announcing that a massive pop concert will be held to mark the 70th birthday of her husband in 1988Reuters
She was also detained various times during the apartheid era.
Reuters Senator Edward Kennedy visits banned Winnie Mandela in Brandfort, South Africa, January 9, 1985.Reuters
She met international dignitaries - such as US Senator Edward Kennedy - to try to secure Mr Mandela's release from prison.
Reuters Black and white photo of Stompie SeipeiReuters
She was accused of involvement in the killing of a 14-year-old township militant, Stompie Seipei (pictured) - allegations that she denied.
PA Nelson Mandela, with his then-wife Winnie, gives the famous clench-fist salute of the African National Congress to tens of thousands of fans who gathered to hear him at a concert in his honour at Wembley Stadium on 17 April 1990PA
Winnie and Nelson Mandela divorced in 1996, six years after he was freed.
Reuters Winnie Madikizela Mandela gestures to supporters at the 54th National Conference of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) in Johannesburg, South Africa December 16, 2017.Reuters
Winnie Mandela became a senior politician after the ANC party took power, but often courted controversy.
Getty Images Winnie Mandela and Caster Semenya talk to press during the Team SA Press Conference at the Holiday Inn on August 25, 2009 in Johannesburg, South AfricaGetty Images
She remained a prominent public figure - here supporting athlete Caster Semenya - even after Mr Mandela left office.