East Coast Radio family don doeks for Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
In honour of the late stalwart, the ECR family donned their doeks in solidarity on Friday.
South Africa has been in mourning since the passing of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.
The 81-year-old died peacefully on Tuesday, 2 April in a Johannesburg hospital following a long illness.
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This week, the ANC called on South African women everywhere to wear a doek, headscarf or beret, and dress in black to commemorate her life.
Taking to their Twitter account, the ANC said: “WINNIE MANDELA DIDN’T DIE. SHE MULTIPLIED... #AllBlackWithADoek this coming Friday in honour of Mama Winnie Nomzamo Madikizela Mandela."
“WINNIE MANDELA DIDN’T DIE. SHE MULTIPLIED...” #AllBlackWithADoek this coming Friday in honour of Mama Winnie Nomzamo Madikizela Mandela pic.twitter.com/U99UEygsMc
— African National Congress (@MYANC) April 4, 2018
The hashtag #AllBlackWithADoek trended on social media with many taking to the platform to share their pictures.
Also read: Winnie Mandela was a matriarch and a demi-god, says Sirshin Moodliar
To show respect and to honour her life, the East Coast Radio family also heeded the call and wore their doeks with pride.
Beautiful @JaneLinleyT dresses #AllBlackWithADoek to honour #WinnieMadikizelaMandela pic.twitter.com/OAWFyihQ0P
— East Coast Radio (@ecr9495) April 6, 2018
