A new documentary series that delves into the life and impact of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela is set to premiere later this month, offering a personal viewpoint through the narratives of her family.
This seven-part series is called The Trials Of Winnie Mandela and is directed by the late two-time Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Mandy Jacobson, recognized for her significant storytelling abilities.
The series intends to explore the numerous dimensions, victories, and debates surrounding one of South Africa’s prominent figures.
An intriguing feature of the series is its close-knit storytelling approach.
The narrative unfolds through the perspectives of Madikizela-Mandela’s granddaughters, HRH Princess Zaziwe Manaway and HRH Princess Swati Mandela-Dlamini, who is also one of the producers of the series.
Together, they aim to rediscover and understand their grandmother’s true nature beyond societal perceptions.
This documentary is a collaboration between Indelible Media and The African Oral History Archive.
Executive producers include Ivor Ichikowitz, Jacobson, and John Nyoka.
Entertainment commentator Phil Mphela initially revealed information regarding the series on X, generating excitement among audiences interested in a new interpretation of Madikizela-Mandela’s narrative.
The Trials Of Winnie Mandela is set to debut on Netflix on 26 April 2026, promising to deliver an engaging mix of personal narrative and historical significance about a woman whose influence remains a topic of discussion among different generations.
NEW SHOW:
‘The Trials Of Winnie Mandela’
A seven-part documentary series, directed by the late, two-time Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker Mandy Jacobson.
The series unfolds from the perspective of Madikizela-Mandela’s granddaughters, HRH Princess Zaziwe Manaway (née… pic.twitter.com/dC4uWLPz7K
— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) April 2, 2026
