'complicity' in the kidnapping and beating of four youths, one of whom, 14
-year-old Stompie Moeketsi Seipei, was later found dead. The actual crime was
committed by her 'thuggish' bodyguards, the 'Mandela United Football Club'.
Winnie Mandela was released on bail pending an appeal. She would, eventually,
only receive a fine for her role in the crime.
The heavy sentence was unexpected since Winnie Mandela was only found guilty
of conspiracy to kidnap and accessory after the fact to assault.
On passing sentence Mr Justice Michael Stahl Stegmann said she was an
"_unblushing and unprincipled liar_" and that although she had not been a
participant in the kidnapping and beatings, she had shown a "_complete absence
of compassion for the victims_"
When she emerged from court, Winnie Mandela told reporters that she had "_been
found guilty by the media_ and went on to thank those people who "_not been
influenced by the misleading reports we had to face during the past two
years_."
Find out more about what has happened in African history on 14 May.
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