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IN PICTURES | Mourners gather to honour Mama Winnie at memorial

11 April 2018 - 12:22 By TimesLIVE
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Thousands of mourners came to honour the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela at the official memorial service at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on April 11 2018.
Thousands of mourners came to honour the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela at the official memorial service at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on April 11 2018.
Image: ALON SKUY

Family, friends and dignitaries joined the thousands of mourners who flocked to Orlando Stadium in Soweto on Wednesday to pay tribute to the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.

The struggle stalwart died last week Monday at the age of 81 at the Netcare Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg. 

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See images from the official memorial service below:

Thousands of mourners came to honour the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela at the official memorial service at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on April 11 2018.
Thousands of mourners came to honour the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela at the official memorial service at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on April 11 2018.
Image: ALON SKUY
Mandla Mandela at the official memorial service of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela held at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on April 11 2018.
Mandla Mandela at the official memorial service of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela held at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on April 11 2018.
Image: Masi Losi
Ministers Susan Shabangu, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma and Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula at the official memorial service of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela held at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on April 11 2018.
Ministers Susan Shabangu, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma and Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula at the official memorial service of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela held at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on April 11 2018.
Image: Masi Losi
Family, friends, politicians and dignitaries joined thousands of mourners who came to honour the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela at the official memorial service at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on April 11 2018.
Family, friends, politicians and dignitaries joined thousands of mourners who came to honour the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela at the official memorial service at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on April 11 2018.
Image: ALON SKUY

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Image: ALON SKUY
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Image: ALON SKUY

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Family, friends, politicians and dignitaries joined thousands of mourners who came to honour the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela at the official memorial service Orlando Stadium in Soweto on April 11 2018.
Family, friends, politicians and dignitaries joined thousands of mourners who came to honour the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela at the official memorial service Orlando Stadium in Soweto on April 11 2018.
Image: ALON SKUY
Thousands of mourners came to honour the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela at the official memorial service at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on April 11 2018.
Thousands of mourners came to honour the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela at the official memorial service at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on April 11 2018.
Image: ALON SKUY
Family, friends, politicians and dignitaries joined thousands of mourners who came to honour the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela at the official memorial service at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on April 11 2018.
Family, friends, politicians and dignitaries joined thousands of mourners who came to honour the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela at the official memorial service at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on April 11 2018.
Image: ALON SKUY

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Thousands of mourners came to honour the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela at the official memorial service at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on April 11 2018.
Thousands of mourners came to honour the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela at the official memorial service at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on April 11 2018.
Image: ALON SKUY
Thousands of mourners came to honour the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela at the official memorial service at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on April 11 2018.
Thousands of mourners came to honour the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela at the official memorial service at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on April 11 2018.
Image: ALON SKUY
Family, friends, politicians and dignitaries joined thousands of mourners who came to honour the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela at the official memorial service at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on April 11 2018.
Family, friends, politicians and dignitaries joined thousands of mourners who came to honour the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela at the official memorial service at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on April 11 2018.
Image: ALON SKUY
Family, friends, politicians and dignitaries joined thousands of mourners who came to honour the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela at the official memorial service at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on April 11 2018.
Family, friends, politicians and dignitaries joined thousands of mourners who came to honour the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela at the official memorial service at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on April 11 2018.
Image: ALON SKUY
Family, friends, politicians and dignitaries joined thousands of mourners who came to honour the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela at the official memorial service at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on April 11 2018.
Family, friends, politicians and dignitaries joined thousands of mourners who came to honour the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela at the official memorial service at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on April 11 2018.
Image: ALON SKUY
Family, friends, politicians and dignitaries joined thousands of mourners who came to honour the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela at the official memorial service at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on April 11 2018.
Family, friends, politicians and dignitaries joined thousands of mourners who came to honour the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela at the official memorial service at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on April 11 2018.
Image: ALON SKUY
Thousands of mourners dressed in African National Congress (ANC) regalia were present to honour the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela at the official memorial service at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on April 11 2018.
Thousands of mourners dressed in African National Congress (ANC) regalia were present to honour the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela at the official memorial service at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on April 11 2018.
Image: ALON SKUY
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