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Sheila Cussons
Biography
Mar 28, 2014

Sheila Cussons

Fine Artist and Poet

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Nomvula Paula Mokonyane
Biography
Dec 09, 2013

Nomvula Paula Mokonyane

Political prisoner, Member of the SACP, National Executive Committee member of the ANC Women’s League, ANC Provincial Ex...

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Pansy Tlakula
Biography
Nov 22, 2013

Pansy Tlakula

Chair of the Independent Electoral Commission, Chair of the University of North-West Council and Advocate of the supreme...

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Edward Joseph Daniels
Biography
Aug 22, 2019

Edward Joseph Daniels

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Lebo Mathosa
Biography
Nov 07, 2013

Lebo Mathosa

Singer and Actress

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Elsie Nair
Biography
Sep 26, 2013

Elsie Nair

Member of the Progressive Garment Workers’ Union

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Lionel Davis
Biography
Feb 17, 2011

Lionel Davis

Artist and ex Robben Island political prisoner

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Lindiwe Mazibuko
Biography
Sep 13, 2013

Lindiwe Mazibuko

Politician, former DA Parliamentary Leader and Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly

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Lucy Buyaphi Mvubelo
Biography
Sep 11, 2013

Lucy Buyaphi Mvubelo

Trade unionist

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Penelope Jane Dunlop
Biography
Aug 16, 2013

Penelope Jane Dunlop

Singer and songwriter

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Hilary Mutch
Biography
Jun 08, 2013

Hilary Mutch

Member of the African Resistance Movement, Exile, Author and Educator

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Shaka Zulu
Biography
Feb 17, 2011

Shaka Zulu

King of the Zulus.

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Mabibi Peter Dayeni
Biography
Aug 22, 2019

Mabibi Peter Dayeni

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Heidi Holland
Biography
Jan 22, 2013

Heidi Holland

Journalist and author

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Jean Bernadt (nee Alkin)
Biography
Nov 29, 2012

Jean Bernadt (nee Alkin)

Member of the CPSA,  member of the National Council of Women, the Congress of Democrats, the Federation of South African...

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