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    BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica Apr 3

    Winnie Mandela - the young mother who refused to be brokenhttps://bbc.in/2q7zmsi 

    5:07 PM - 3 Apr 2018
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    10 replies 150 retweets 238 likes
      1. janelilac‏ @lilacjohn Apr 3
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Warrior Queen who inspired young South Africans to stand up and stand against the oppressive and evil Afrikaners.

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      1. Kate‏ @Yoschkah Apr 4
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @AndiMakinana

        You guys are coming right ❤️🙏🏽🔥

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      1. Sophie Ikenye‏Verified account @sikenye Apr 3
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        Penned by @nkosi_milton

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      1. Aire Susanne Ben‏ @Kanziirasusan1 Apr 3
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        She was a true amazon

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      1. Tau Mlambo 🇿🇼 🇿🇦‏ @tau_mlambo Apr 4
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        Mam Winnie was not just a freedom fighter to most of us, she was a mother of the nation her humanity became a mother to the motherless, a sister to the sister less, a friend to the friendless most of all,she was there to those who felt neglected and lonely #RIPWinnie

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      1. simphiwe zalekile‏ @S_KaZalekile Apr 4
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        Ok nice one @BBCAfrica

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      1. Madamé President‏ @MsPresidentSA Apr 4
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        Thank You @BBCAfrica . We where getting agitated with international media always trying to overshadow mama's legacy.

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      1. Brian Ted Wattanga‏ @WattangaTed Apr 4
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        Mama Winnie was and still be an African icon. She will forever be remembered for her efforts in the apartheid struggle

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      1. ALLIE KRRISH‏ @KrrishAlie Apr 4
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        rest in peace

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