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The Trials of Winnie Mandela

Genre

Documentary

Language

English

Release Date

23 Apr, 2026

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Story

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 Dlamini) and HRH Princess Swati Mandela-Dlamini, who is also credited as a producer, 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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The Trials of Winnie Mandela Cast & Crew

Winnie Mandela

Winnie Mandela

Self

Swati Mandela-Dlamini

Swati Mandela-Dlamini

Self

Zaziwe Manaway

Zaziwe Manaway

Self

Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela

Self

Mandy Jacobson

Mandy Jacobson

Director

Mandy Jacobson

Mandy Jacobson

Producer

Stanley Ichikowitz

Stanley Ichikowitz

Co-Executive Producer

Ivor Ichikowitz

Ivor Ichikowitz

Executive Producer

C.A. van Aswegen

C.A. van Aswegen

Editor

John Nyoka

John Nyoka

Producer

Barbara King

Barbara King

Co-Producer

Swati Mandela-Dlamini

Swati Mandela-Dlamini

Co-Producer

Tristan Banha-Acutt

Tristan Banha-Acutt

Associate Producer

Liza Key

Liza Key

Associate Producer

Aliki Saragas-Georgiou

Aliki Saragas-Georgiou

Associate Producer

Liza Key

Liza Key

Writer

Aliki Saragas-Georgiou

Aliki Saragas-Georgiou

Writer

Benjamin Willem

Benjamin Willem

Original Music Composer

Natalie Haarhoff

Natalie Haarhoff

Director of Photography

Jo-Anne Gibbon

Jo-Anne Gibbon

Editor

Basiami Segola

Basiami Segola

Sound Designer

The Trials of Winnie Mandela Crew Info

Director Mandy Jacobson
Producer Mandy Jacobson, John Nyoka
Co-Executive Producer Stanley Ichikowitz
Executive Producer Ivor Ichikowitz
Editor C.A. van Aswegen, Jo-Anne Gibbon
Co-Producer Barbara King, Swati Mandela-Dlamini
Associate Producer Tristan Banha-Acutt, Liza Key, Aliki Saragas-Georgiou
Writer Liza Key, Aliki Saragas-Georgiou
Original Music Composer Benjamin Willem
Director of Photography Natalie Haarhoff
Sound Designer Basiami Segola
Ott Platform Netflix
Ott Release Date 23 Apr, 2026

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FAQs about The Trials of Winnie Mandela

What is the release date of The Trials of Winnie Mandela ?

The Trials of Winnie Mandela is scheduled to premiere on 23 Apr, 2026

Which OTT platform will stream The Trials of Winnie Mandela ?

The Trials of Winnie Mandela will be available for streaming on Netflix

Who are the main cast members of The Trials of Winnie Mandela ?

The series features Winnie Mandela, Swati Mandela-Dlamini, Zaziwe Manaway, and others in key roles.

Who is the director of The Trials of Winnie Mandela ?

The Trials of Winnie Mandela is directed by Mandy Jacobson, Natalie Haarhoff.

What genre is The Trials of Winnie Mandela ?

The Trials of Winnie Mandela belongs to the Documentary genre.

How many episodes are there in The Trials of Winnie Mandela ?

The first season of The Trials of Winnie Mandela consists of 7 episodes.

In which languages will The Trials of Winnie Mandela be available?

The series will be available in English.

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