Winnie Mandela in contest

Cape Town - Mrs Winnie Mandela has entered the running for South Africa's second-highest office in what could turn into an embarrassment…

Cape Town - Mrs Winnie Mandela has entered the running for South Africa's second-highest office in what could turn into an embarrassment for President Mandela's ruling African National Congress.

The ANC Women's League nominated her on Sunday to contest elections for the deputy leadership of the party at a congress in December.

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