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South African social worker and activist considered by many black South Africans to be the "Mother of the Nation." She was the second wife of Nelson Mandela, from whom she separated in 1992 after her questionable behaviour and unrestrained militancy alienated fellow antiapartheid activists, including her husband.
Original name Nomzamo Winifred , original Xhosa name Nkosikazi Nobandle Nomzamo Madikizela
born September 26, 1936, Bizana, Pondoland district, Transkei (now in Eastern Cape), South Africa.