VENUE: Women’s Jail, Constitution Hill
Date: 20 March 2025 | Time: 17:30 | Registration and Exhibition walkabout | Speaker: MEC Lebogang Maile
HONOURING THE LEGACY OF WINNIE MADIKIZELA-MANDELA – A THOUGHT PROVOKING PUBLIC LECTURE
Reflecting on Resilience, Resistance, and the Fight for Justice
Join Us in Honouring a Legacy
The Constitution Hill Human Rights Festival is not just an event—it is a movement that unites communities in dialogue, reflection, and action. By honouring Winnie Madikizela-Mandela through this lecture and exhibition, we reaffirm our commitment to justice, resilience, and inclusivity.
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This year, we are proud to honour the life and legacy of Mama Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, a fearless icon in South Africa’s fight for democracy and justice. To commemorate her memory, MEC Lebogang Maile will deliver a thought-provoking public lecture reflecting on Mama Winnie’s unwavering resilience and her ability to inspire hope during some of the darkest moments in our history.
The evening will also mark the launch of an extraordinary exhibition titled “Qhakaza: Pain Undefined”, curated by the talented Gift Kgosierileng. This exhibition celebrates Mama Winnie’s resilience and defiance, expressed through her iconic dress sense—a powerful symbol of dignity and self-expression amidst adversity. The exhibition invites attendees to connect with her story through carefully selected pieces, photographs, and multimedia installations that highlight her strength and unyielding spirit.
We would be delighted to have you join us for this momentous occasion.
Lebogang Maile
MEC
Lebogang Maile, a passionate advocate for human rights and social justice, will lead this important dialogue, emphasizing the lessons we can draw from Mama Winnie’s life to address modern-day challenges in building an inclusive society.
On the eve of Human Rights Day, 20th March, MEC Lebogang Maile will deliver a powerful public lecture at Constitution Hill to honour the life and legacy of Mama Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, a fearless icon of South Africa’s struggle for democracy. This event forms part of the 7th edition of the Constitution Hill Human Rights Festival, a platform dedicated to fostering dialogue, creativity, and advocacy for justice and equality.
The lecture will reflect on Mama Winnie Mandela’s unwavering resilience and her pivotal role in South Africa’s fight for freedom, particularly her ability to inspire hope and strength during the darkest moments of apartheid.
This tribute will also mark the launch of an extraordinary exhibition titled “Qhakaza: Pain Undefined,” curated by the talented Gift Kgosierileng. The exhibition celebrates Mama Winnie’s resilience as expressed through her iconic dress sense—a powerful symbol of defiance, dignity, and self-expression amidst adversity.
About the Exhibition: Qhakaza – Pain Undefined
Curated by Gift Kgosierileng, Qhakaza: Pain Undefined explores how Mama Winnie Mandela used fashion as a form of resistance and empowerment. Through carefully selected pieces, photographs, and multimedia installations, the exhibition highlights how her iconic style became a tool for reclaiming agency and asserting dignity in the face of systemic oppression.
The exhibition invites attendees to experience Mama Winnie’s story through a lens that celebrates her strength, resilience, and unyielding spirit. It will run throughout the Human Rights Festival at Constitution Hill, offering visitors a chance to connect with her legacy in a deeply personal way.
