This Day in History: July 17, 1955
Additional Date: July 17, 1955
Ephraim Matsilele “Jomo” Sono was born in Orlando East in Soweto. Sono was brought up by his grandparents after his father died and his mother abandoned him. He was forced to work from a young age in order to help support the family. He began selling apples and peanuts at soccer games and train stations.