Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the ex-wife of former South Africa President Nelson Mandela, has expressed "surprise and shock" that prosecutors could possibly file charges against her after the exhumation of two bodies believed to be those of young activists last seen at her home 24 years ago.
In a statement from her lawyer dated March 17, Madikizela-Mandela commented that it's "difficult to legally imagine how and what new evidence is contemplated," considering the many diverse accounts presented more than 10 years ago to South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
The two skeletons that were exhumed last week by forensic scientists showed signs of multiple stab wounds and are believed belong to Lolo Sono, 21, and Siboniso Shabalala, 19. The pair reportedly had gone to Madikizela-Mandela's home to get help to leave the country to become freedom fighters.
(Source: CNN)
