"I'm so proud of this work, because it is not just a myopic view of a person that we love, but also who is complex, and has had a complex history."
"Winnie is accused of encouraging some of the worst Black-on-Black violence in the townships during apartheid in the 1980's."
"The commission found her 'politically and morally accountable' for the crimes committed by her gang of bodyguards."
"Things went horribly wrong for that I am deeply sorry."
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela is a revered yet controversial figure in South African history. Her granddaughters, Princess Swati Dlamini-Mandela and Princess Zaziwe Mandela-Manaway, are reexamining her legacy in a Netflix documentary series titled The Trials of Winnie Mandela. They aim to present an unbiased portrayal of their grandmother, acknowledging her complex history. While Nelson Mandela is celebrated as a global icon, Winnie has faced criticism for her alleged role in violence during apartheid. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission held her accountable for crimes committed by her associates.
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