Former ANC Women’s League President Winnie Madikizela-Mandela moved on Friday to dismiss suggestions that her resignation from Parliament ends her time in politics.
”She is definitely not removed from politics,” her office said.
”She remains committed to active politics, serving her people in South Africa.”
A spokesperson said Madikizela-Mandela had been concerned that reports of her resignation from the National Assembly had projected an end to her political career.
The veteran African National Congress activist — who has resigned from leadership positions in the party although remains a member — vacated her seat in Parliament with effect from May 21.
This follows a conviction in the Pretoria Regional Court last month of 68 counts of fraud and theft.
She had also been facing a public reprimand from National Assembly Speaker Frene Ginwala for failing to disclose some R55 000 a month in donations, and a financial interest in the Winnie Mandela Family Museum in Soweto. ‒ Sapa