Struggle stalwart Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has been conferred with an honorary doctorate in social work by the University of South Africa. The icon received the doctorate posthumously during a ceremony held by the university. UNISA said it recognizes her efforts as a social worker and fight against the apartheid regime.
The icon’s grandson Zondwa Mandela received the degree on behalf of the family.
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela receives honorary doctorate posthumously. So well deserved!
HALALA ???????Unisa has conferred the degree of Social Work to the late Mrs Winnie Madikezela Mandela. Received by Mr Zondwa Mandela. #Unisagraduations #CircleofExcellence #shapingfutures pic.twitter.com/yx9w6bcQnK
— Unisa (@unisa) October 29, 2019