Winnie Mandela’s contested legacy revisited in fresh Netflix docuseries
Winnie Mandela was one of Africa’s most polarising political figures, hailed by many as the “Mother of the Nation” for her fearless resistance to apartheid while Nelson Mandela was imprisoned.
But her legacy was also marked by controversy, including allegations of brutality linked to the Mandela United Football Club and the death of 14-year-old Stompie Seipei.
Now, Netflix has released the seven-part series The Trials of Winnie Mandela, featuring unseen footage and testimonies examining her political life and controversies.
Executive producer Ivor Ichikowitz says the project, which took 12 years to complete, grew far beyond its original documentary format.
