Mohlakoane was born in 1906 to a family of farm squatters. She worked in domestic service for 22 years. Mohlakoane joined the African National Congress in 1939 and was one of the leaders of the Orange Free State women in the anti-pass campaign.
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Martha Mohlakoane
- Born
- 1906
- Updated
- 21 Jul 2026
Mrs Martha Mohlakoane
South African History Online. (2011, February 17). Martha Mohlakoane. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/nso/ref/B-0008604
South African History Online (2011) 'Martha Mohlakoane', South African History Online, 17 February. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/nso/ref/B-0008604 (Accessed: 25 July 2026).
South African History Online, Martha Mohlakoane [website], https://sahistory.org.za/nso/ref/B-0008604, (accessed 25 July 2026).
"Martha Mohlakoane." South African History Online, 17 Feb. 2011, https://sahistory.org.za/nso/ref/B-0008604. Accessed 25 July 2026.
South African History Online. "Martha Mohlakoane." South African History Online. February 17, 2011. https://sahistory.org.za/nso/ref/B-0008604.
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