South Africa - Winnie Mandela cries during hearing 

(28 Nov 1997) T/I: 10:25:28 GS 10:53:25
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela on Friday (28/11) broke down in tears while listening to the evidence of a witness at South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Prisoner Charles Zwane, a convicted bomber, cried as he told the Commission he was tortured into giving a false confession. The hearing was adjourned when he broke down and could not continue with his evidence. Madikizela-Mandela wiped away tears as the authorities led the
witness away.
The Commission also announced on Friday that the dramatic hearing into human rights abuses linked to President Nelson Mandela's ex-wife would be extended by three days.
SHOWS:
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, 28/11
Witness Jerry Richardson in shackles gets out of police van,
prisoners escorted to hearing;
Prayers at opening of commission hearing,
people praying,
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela praying;
people praying,
Winnie praying;
Counsel questions witness
SOT Witness Charles Zwane, in English, saying: "In fact what happened after I was arrested for the (inaudible) I was taken to the police station and I was detained under section 29 and this is where (breaks down);
Witness is comforted,
witness sobbing;
witness led away;
Winnie talking to counsel,
Winnie listening,
Winnie tearful,
dabs eyes
Witness sworn in,
Winnie dabs eyes,
puts on sunglasses,
photographers take photos
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