The Trials of Winnie Mandela
“Who holds 100% of Sainthood?”
Series Overview
The story unfolds from the perspective of Madikizela-Mandela’s granddaughters, HRH Princess Zaziwe Manaway (née Dlamini) and HRH Princess Swati Mandela-Dlamini, as they set out to find the essence of their iconic grandmother, affectionately known to them as ‘Big Mommy’. Through their journey, the story pieces together a portrait shaped by personal accounts, family memory, and public record.
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1 Season • 7 Episodes
2026 – 2026
Premiered: Thu, Apr 23, 2026
C.A. van AswegenLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 7: “Chapter 7: WINIFRED NOMZAMO ZANYIWE MANDELA MADIKIZELA (2013 – 2018)”
More than two decades after they were last seen alive in Winnie’s backyard, the remains of two young activists are exhumed from an unmarked grave in Soweto. Their bodies are finally returned to their parents. No legal process follows. Winnie denies any knowledge of their murders. Five years later, she dies. Forty thousand mourners gather at her funeral. A nation grieves – still divided. In the end, Swati and Zaziwe are left holding the question that has shadowed every chapter: whose violence is forgiven, whose suffering is erased – and who, if anyone, ever holds 100 percent of sainthood?
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The Trials of Winnie Mandela | Official Trailer | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-04-02
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mandy Jacobson
Liza Key, Aliki Saragas-Georgiou, Mandy Jacobson
Benjamin Willem
Natalie Haarhoff
C.A. van Aswegen, Jo-Anne Gibbon
Mandy Jacobson, Ivor Ichikowitz, John Nyoka
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Mandy Jacobson
Director
Mandy Jacobson
Producer
C.A. van Aswegen
Editor
John Nyoka
Producer
Liza Key
Writer
Aliki Saragas-Georgiou
Writer
Benjamin Willem
Original Music Composer
Natalie Haarhoff
Director of Photography
Jo-Anne Gibbon
Editor
Mandy Jacobson
Writer
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What is The Trials of Winnie Mandela about?
The story unfolds from the perspective of Madikizela-Mandela’s granddaughters, HRH Princess Zaziwe Manaway (née Dlamini) and HRH Princess Swati Mandela-Dlamini, as they set out to find the essence of their iconic grandmother, affectionately known to them as ‘Big Mommy’. Through their journey, the story pieces together a portrait shaped by personal accounts, family memory, and public record.
How many seasons does The Trials of Winnie Mandela have?
The Trials of Winnie Mandela comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Trials of Winnie Mandela?
Key cast members in The Trials of Winnie Mandela include Winnie Mandela, Swati Mandela-Dlamini, Zaziwe Manaway.
Who created or directed The Trials of Winnie Mandela?
The Trials of Winnie Mandela was developed and directed by Mandy Jacobson.