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Pixley ka Isaka Seme

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… 17/02/2011 Updated 04/10/2024 Personal Information Pixley Seme Born: 01/10/1881 in Natal, South Africa Died: 07/06/1957 … Africa Positions held: President (1930 - 1936) Pixley Seme was born on 1 October 1881 in Natal, the son of Isaka … https://www.sahistory.org.za/pages/people/bios/seme,p.htm Staff Picks Off Pixley ka Isaka Seme Articles A History …

Alfred Mangena

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… of Union, passed by Britain's parliament in 1909.Pixley Seme, D.D.T.Jabavu, M.K.Gandhi and others,Mangena accompanied … returned from Britain the following year. In 1911 Pixley Seme, came home to South Africa from Europe, qualified as … Synopsis Lawyer and Political leader. References Joyce, P (1999). A concise Dictionary of South African biography. …

Daniel Simon Letanka

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… northern Transvaal. In 1912, with the urging of Pixley Seme and the financial backing of the Queen-Regent of … committee for the Congress when a dispute between Seme and John L. Dube threatened to leave the organisation … won the case, and the ordinance was voided. Shortly after Seme's election as ANC president-general in 1930, Letanka was …

Elijah H. Mdolomba

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… of ANC secretary-general during the presidency of Pixley Seme . He was known as a conservative. Shortly before his … of ANC secretary-general during the presidency of Pixley Seme . He was known as a conservative. Shortly before his …

Anton Muziwakhe Lembede

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… Johannesburg to serve articles under Dr. Pixley ka- Isaka Seme , the veteran ANC leader. In 1946 he qualified as an attorney and partnered with Seme. In 1945 after submitting a thesis entitled “ The … Lodge, T. Black Politics in South Africa since 1945 , p 21 Gail M. Gerhart, Teresa Barnes, Antony Bugg-Levine, …

Sefako Mapogo Makgatho

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… of a lack of funds. Makgatho collaborated with Pixley ka Seme in launching the SANNC’s Abantu Batho in 1912, which was … to fight for it today as any white man in the land” (ibid. p.239). African soldiers who served in World War I against … by leadership at the national level. Men like Pixley ka Seme and Sol Plaatje wanted the SANNC to distance itself from …

S. S. Tema

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… Congress (ANC) after it had become dormant under Pixley Seme's leadership. With the defeat of A. B Xuma and … Congress (ANC) after it had become dormant under Pixley Seme's leadership. … S. S. Tema was a Dutch Reformed minister … Congress (ANC) after it had become dormant under Pixley Seme's leadership. With the defeat of A. B Xuma and …

Jameson Gilbert Coka

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… tendencies. For a brief period he worked on Pixley Seme's newspaper, Ikwezi. When it folded, he made an … tendencies. For a brief period he worked on Pixley Seme's newspaper, Ikwezi. When it folded, he made an …

Johannes Nkosi

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… Nkosi spent his early years on the farm of Pixley Seme near Standerton and attended the St John's Mission … martelaar. South African historical journal, 19, 1987. • P. LA HAUSSA, The message of warriors: the ICU, the … Nkosi spent his early years on the farm of Pixley Seme near Standerton and attended the St John's Mission …

Allison Wessels George Champion

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… of labour” in the ANC National Executive. When Pixley Seme succeeded Gumede as president in 1930, Champion lost his … of labour” in the ANC National Executive. When Pixley Seme succeeded Gumede as president in 1930, Champion lost his …

Richard Msimang

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… aware and overseas-educated black lawyers such as Pixley Seme and Alfred Mangena, who both influenced the way in which … aware and overseas-educated black lawyers such as Pixley Seme and Alfred Mangena, who both influenced the way in which …

Nomhlangano Beauty Mkhize

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… Land Act of 1913 , through the help of Pixley ka Isaka Seme – a founding member of the South African Native National … Land Act of 1913 , through the help of Pixley ka Isaka Seme – a founding member of the South African Native National …

Rev. James Arthur Calata

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… ANC and was instrumental in having the autocratic Pixley Seme replaced as president, first by Z.R. Mahabane in 1937, … Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa , NASOU: Cape Town.v. 3, p. 620. Verwey, E.J. (ed). (1995). New Dictionary of South … ANC and was instrumental in having the autocratic Pixley Seme replaced as president, first by Z.R. Mahabane in 1937, …

Richard Victor Selope Thema

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… slump the ANC experienced under the presidency of Pixley Seme, Thema helped with the revival of the congress. Under … slump the ANC experienced under the presidency of Pixley Seme, Thema helped with the revival of the congress. Under …

Solomzi Ashby Peter Mda

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… When Lembede arrived in Johannesburg to serve articles at Seme's law firm, Mda struck a political and intellectual … adopted by the conference as the ANC's guiding document. A.P. Mda died on 7 August 1993 in Bloemfontein of heart … When Lembede arrived in Johannesburg to serve articles at Seme's law firm, Mda struck a political and intellectual …

Henry Selby Msimang

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… office of presidents J.T. Gumede (1927-1930) and Pixley Seme (1930-1937). In 1932 he was a member of the so-called … office of presidents J.T. Gumede (1927-1930) and Pixley Seme (1930-1937). In 1932 he was a member of the so-called …

Dr. Walter Benson Rubusana

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… Lenders, Thomas Mapikela and one white parliamentarian, W P Schreiner on the deputation. Alfred Mangena , who was … before the deputation to London in 1909 by Pixley Ka Isaka Seme and was implemented in late 1911. Rubusana was one of … before the deputation to London in 1909 by Pixley Ka Isaka Seme and was implemented in late 1911. Rubusana was one of …

John Langalibalele Dube

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… Gumede, who was considered left-wing, with Pixley ka Seme as president of the ANC in 1930, and in 1935 Dube became … Dube. Image Source: http://www.cinemaafrica.com/?p=727 Articles The Founding of the SANNC People Lulu Dube … Gumede, who was considered left-wing, with Pixley ka Seme as president of the ANC in 1930, and in 1935 Dube became …

Josiah Tshangana Gumede

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… as president general and was succeeded by Pixley ka Seme . Gumede lost his Presidency largely because his … 1867-1947 : a biography . Belhar: Raymond van Diemel, 198 p. Landau, P.S, (2010). Popular politics in the history of … as president general and was succeeded by Pixley ka Seme . Gumede lost his Presidency largely because his …

Dr Alfred Bitini Xuma

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… to Clarkebury, Xuma passed the provincially administered ‘P.T.3’ exam, qualifying him to teach in the higher primary … the Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU); Pixley Seme offered him the position of assistant treasurer of the … the Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU); Pixley Seme offered him the position of assistant treasurer of the …