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MOSSEL BAY NEWS AND VIDEO - An official memorial service for struggle icon Winnie Madikizela-Mandela is taking place in the Mossel Bay Town Hall this afternoon (Friday 13 April).

"Today is a celebration for all women not recognised in a male-dominated world," said executive mayor Harry Levendal.

"We celebrate today not only the life of the mother of the nation, Winnie Madikzela-Mandela, but the lives of all women. 

"Winnie was born from parents who were missionaries, a home that prepared her for a life in service of her people."

He said South Africa celebrates Mandela Day annually, not thinking much about the role of the soulmate and wife - the 'omgee-mens' that Winnie Madikizela-Mandela was.

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Father Pietie Rhodes, Pastor KH Rayise and executive mayor of Mossel Bay, Alderman Harry Levendal at the memorial service.

ANC chief whip in the Mossel Bay Council, councillor Jovan Bruinders.

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