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Netflix announces ‘The Trials of Winnie Mandela’ docu-series release date
Winnie Mandela’s documentary is dropping this April
A powerful new documentary series exploring the life and legacy of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela is set to hit screens later this month, offering a deeply personal perspective through the eyes of her family.
Titled The Trials Of Winnie Mandela, the seven-part series is directed by the late, two-time Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Mandy Jacobson, known for her impactful storytelling.
The project promises to unpack the complexities, triumphs, and controversies that shaped one of South Africa’s most iconic figures.
What sets the series apart is its intimate narrative lens.
The story is told through the journey of Madikizela-Mandela’s granddaughters, HRH Princess Zaziwe Manaway and HRH Princess Swati Mandela-Dlamini, who also serves as a producer on the project.
Through their exploration, the duo seeks to rediscover and understand the essence of their grandmother beyond public perception.
The documentary is produced by Indelible Media in collaboration with The African Oral History Archive.
Executive producers on the project include Ivor Ichikowitz, Jacobson herself, and John Nyoka.
Entertainment commentator Phil Mphela first shared details of the upcoming release on X, sparking early interest among viewers eager to see a fresh take on Madikizela-Mandela’s story.
The Trials Of Winnie Mandela is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on 26 April 2026, and is expected to offer a compelling blend of personal reflection and historical insight into a woman whose legacy continues to spark conversation across 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
