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eventREF E-0012183Revised

11 November 1972

Joseph Lekganyane of the ZCC (Dove) dies

Joseph Lekganyane of the ZCC (Dove) dies

Updated
30 Sep 2019
Joseph Lekganyane of the ZCC (Dove) dies

Joseph Engenas Matlhakanye Lekganyane, leader of the St Engenas Zion Christian Church (the Dove) with support spanning rural and urban areas, died in Warmberg, Pietersburg district. Upon the death of Engenas, the founder of the ZCC, the struggle between Edward and Joseph for church leadership led to a split in the ZCC.

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How we know this

  1. 01Verwey, E.J. (ed)(1995). New Dictionary of South African Biography, v.1, Pretoria: HSRC.

Last updated · 30 Sep 2019

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South African History Online. (2011, March 16). Joseph Lekganyane of the ZCC (Dove) dies. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012183

South African History Online (2011) 'Joseph Lekganyane of the ZCC (Dove) dies', South African History Online, 16 March. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012183 (Accessed: 6 November 2026).

South African History Online, Joseph Lekganyane of the ZCC (Dove) dies [website], https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012183, (accessed 6 November 2026).

"Joseph Lekganyane of the ZCC (Dove) dies." South African History Online, 16 Mar. 2011, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012183. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

South African History Online. "Joseph Lekganyane of the ZCC (Dove) dies." South African History Online. March 16, 2011. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012183.

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