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Published October 10, 2019

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Saul Ndzumo
Died: September 10, 1980 in Transkei (Natural causes)
Published October 10, 2019Updated October 10, 2019

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Lungile Tabalaza
Died: May 10, 1978 in Port Elizabeth,South Africa (Suicide by jumping out of window’)

It is 20 years since the first Truth and Reconciliation hearing took place...

The TRC was a unique political compromise forged during the years of negotiations between the liberation movements, civil society, the internal opposition and the apartheid government that led to the first democratic elections of 1994.

Published October 8, 2019Updated November 6, 2019

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Phakamile Mabija
Died: August 1, 1977 in Kimberley,South Africa (Fell out of window)
Published October 8, 2019Updated February 11, 2020

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Aaron Khoza
Died: March 26, 1977 in Pietermaritzburg,South Africa (Suicide by hanging)
Mr Aaron Khoza,aged 35,from Kagiso was detained on 9 December 1976 in Krugersdorp in terms of section 6(1) of the Terrorism Act. He was transferred to Pietermarizburg prison on 1 March 1977.Mr Khoza was a member of a church group on the west rand which gave assistance to people and families who suffered death or distress as a result of police action during the 1976 student disturbances.He died in a police cell on the night of 26 March.
Published October 8, 2019Updated October 9, 2019

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Stephen Joel Chifunyise
Born: September 21, 1948 in Nhema, Shurugwi, Zimbabwe (then Southern Rhodesia)
Died: August 5, 2019 (Cancer)

Stephen Joel Chifunyise[i] was born on 21 September 1948 in Nhema, Shurugwi, in the Midlands province of Zimbabwe (then Southern Rhodesia). He started school at St Linus Matoranjera in Chitomborwizi, Chinhoyi, where he completed sub A to standard I. In 1960 he moved to Mumbwa, Zambia where he attended Shamweti Primary School until standard II before transferring to Chisengalumbwe.

Published October 7, 2019Updated June 23, 2023

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The photographer, Peter Magubane, is the first black South African to win the Press Photo of the Year Award.

Albert Newall re-establishes his photography business - Industrial Photography (Pty) Ltd - in Cape Town.

Here is some of the art work of Kenneth Alexander and his writings on Simon's Town. Much of his work is on display at Art in Athlone, which is at 84 Thornton rd, Athlone.
Published October 4, 2019Updated October 1, 2021

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Kenneth Alexander
Born: June 24, 1955 in Athlone

Kenneth Alexander was born on the 24th June 1955, in a garage in Limerick rd, Athlone. His parents were Dennis and Kathleen Alexander. His life partner is Deidre Alexander. His daughters are Greer and Grethe-Sue. His sons are Chadd and Shane. Current grandchildren are Tyla and Gabriel. His art reflects his background in architecture and is often social comment. Together with Deidre, they run an art centre/studio, Art in Athlone, currently situated at 84 Thornton rd, a stone's throw away from the Trojan Horse memorial.

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