Chapter 2: ZANYIWE - To Be Tested (1977-1988)

The Trials of Winnie Mandela Season 1 Episode 2

Overview:
Banished to the white conservative town of Brandfort, Winnie is isolated from her family and the movement she represents. Yet exile strengthens her myth. Against all odds she continues her political activity and becomes known around the world as the “Mother of the Nation.” After nine years of enforced silence and loneliness, she defies her banning order and returns to Soweto—angry, damaged, and defiant. Around her, the Mandela United Football Club is formed, with Winnie at its helm. Football is not their purpose. Loyalty, protection and power begin to converge.

Watching the myth grow and the circle tighten, Swati and Zaziwe ask: when does leadership become something else entirely?

Genre : Documentary

Actors : Winnie Mandela, Swati Mandela-Dlamini, Zaziwe Manaway

Release Date : 2026-04-23

Duration : 58 menit

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Other Episodes (Season 1)

Chapter 1: MRS MANDELA - The Wife of Nelson Mandela (1936 – 1976)
1. Chapter 1: MRS MANDELA - The Wife of Nelson Mandela (1936 – 1976)
Chapter 2: ZANYIWE - To Be Tested (1977-1988)
2. Chapter 2: ZANYIWE - To Be Tested (1977-1988)
Chapter 3: WINNIE - Fair and Pure (1988 – 1989)
3. Chapter 3: WINNIE - Fair and Pure (1988 – 1989)
Chapter 4: NOBANDLA – She Who Is of the People (1990 – 1996)
4. Chapter 4: NOBANDLA – She Who Is of the People (1990 – 1996)
Chapter 5: WINIFRED - Friend of Peace (1996 – 1997)
5. Chapter 5: WINIFRED - Friend of Peace (1996 – 1997)
Chapter 6: NOMZAMO - Mother of Endeavour (1998 – 2013)
6. Chapter 6: NOMZAMO - Mother of Endeavour (1998 – 2013)
Chapter 7: WINIFRED NOMZAMO ZANYIWE MANDELA MADIKIZELA  (2013 – 2018)
7. Chapter 7: WINIFRED NOMZAMO ZANYIWE MANDELA MADIKIZELA (2013 – 2018)


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