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David Bruce
Biography
Sep 02, 2019

David Bruce

Conscientious objector, political prisoner, researcher, expert on policing in South Africa, author, recipient of the Ree...

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de Villiers Graaff
Biography
Aug 22, 2019

de Villiers Graaff

advocate, farmer and leader of the United Party.

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Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke
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Mar 15, 2012

Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke

Robben Island prisoner, Advocate, Constitutional Court Judge, Deputy Chief Justice of South Africa and Deputy Chairperso...

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Deputy Chief Msizwana Mbata
Biography
Oct 11, 2012

Deputy Chief Msizwana Mbata

banished person

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Dingaan Bongani Thobela
Biography
Aug 22, 2019

Dingaan Bongani Thobela

Boxer, funeral director.

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Biography
Mar 26, 2012

Dr Aubrey Maitshwe Mokoape

Dr. Maitshwe Nchaupe Aubrey Mokoape, a medical doctor at the King Edward VII Hospital, Durban, Natal (now KwaZ...

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Duke Themba Machobane
Biography
Aug 22, 2019

Duke Themba Machobane

School teacher, member of the ANC and MK, killed in exile

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Dundubela Aubrey Mokoena
Biography
Aug 22, 2019

Dundubela Aubrey Mokoena

Banned person, political prisoner, executive director of the Black Community Programmes, member of the ANC and Member of...

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Edgar Arthur Deane
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Feb 17, 2011

Edgar Arthur Deane

Trade union activist and politician

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Edward Sonnyboy Bhengu
Biography
Jul 19, 2013

Edward Sonnyboy Bhengu

Founder member of the Pan Africanist Congress (PAC), political detainee

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Ephraim Nkwe
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Jun 07, 2013

Ephraim Nkwe

Student leader, member of SAYCO, Member of the ANCYL and ANC, Political Commissar of MK. 

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George Arthur Heard
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Aug 22, 2019

George Arthur Heard

Political journalist

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Graeme Craig Smith
Biography
Aug 22, 2019

Graeme Craig Smith

South African cricket captain and opening batsman. Youngest cricket captain in South African history. First to reach one...

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Hammington Silulami Majija
Biography
Aug 22, 2019

Hammington Silulami Majija

Teacher and member of Liberal Party

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Herbert Hayton Castens
Biography
Aug 22, 2019

Herbert Hayton Castens

Rugby And cricket player, captain of SA's first rugby team and of SA's first touring cricket team

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