Themba Harry Gwala (1920-1995) by Robert Haswell

Updated: 26 Jun 2019

Themba Harry Gwala (1920-1995) by Robert Haswell

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Summary

Themba (also called Thembeyakhe) Harry Gwala was born in the Swayimane area, south-east of Wartburg, on 30 July 1920. He died in Pietermaritzburg on 30 June 1995. He made two major and outstanding contributions to the

liberation struggle: firstly, as a teacher - in schools, at the 'University of Robben Island', and at virtually every meeting or rally he participated in; and secondly, as an outspoken leader and brilliant orator - which earned him the

title 'Lion of the Midlands'.

How we know this

01Robert Haswell, Natal Society Foundation 2010

Last updated · 26 Jun 2019

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South African History Online. (2019, January 9). Themba Harry Gwala (1920-1995) by Robert Haswell . South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/R-0125618

South African History Online (2019) 'Themba Harry Gwala (1920-1995) by Robert Haswell ', South African History Online, 9 January. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/R-0125618 (Accessed: 28 August 2026).

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