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Matsilela Ephraim “Jomo” Sono

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… Ephraim “Jomo” Sono Born: 17/07/1955 in Orlando East, Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa Jomo Sono as he is affectionately known was born in Orlando East in Soweto, Johannesburg on 17 July 1955. At the age of 8, his … was left in the care of his ailing grandparents in a tiny Soweto home. Language Not specified Comments Old Filename …

William Nomodi Tshwane

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… while trying to escape/justifiable homocide) Affiliation: Soweto student Mr William Nomodi Tshwane was reported to have been detained with other Soweto students on 25 July 1976 and held at Modderbee prison … on 23 February 1977 said that Mr Tshwane was caught in Soweto on 26 July 1976 while handling a stolen vehicle.When …

James “Sofasonke” Mpanza

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… created pressures leading to the construction of modem Soweto. In 1946, Mpanza was deported to Natal by government … he was one of those who supported the creation of the Soweto Urban Bantu Council in the early 1960s. Mpanza died in … the Sofasonke Party, still exists, and in the Soweto UBC election of 1971 it took over half the council …

Chief Mshiywa Henry Tshabalala

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… After the trial, he was chairman of school committees in Soweto in the 1960s. He was also active in the street … of the ANC Veterans League in 1990.He now lives in Soweto. Language Not specified Most Read Off Staff Picks Off … ANC Sophiatown, chairman of school committees in Soweto in the 1960s, Chairman of the ANC Veterans League … …

Judus Mahlangu

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… at the SABC as a graphic artist. He is a member of the Soweto Art Society and SAAA and produces both mono- and … SA). Bonn and West Germany ”” tour (Art from SA/Art from Soweto). NSA”” tour (group). 1981: Jabulani Standard Bank, Soweto (Black Art Today). 1983: Christie's Contemporary Art, …

Teboho “Tsietsi” Mashinini

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… Mashinini Born: 27/01/1957 in Central Western Jabavu, Soweto Died: 1990 in Guinea Tsietsi Mashinini was born on 27 January 1957 in Central Western Jabavu, Soweto. Mashinini was the second son of Ramothibi, a lay … from Matric to university. On 13th June 1976, about 500 Soweto students met at the Orlando Donaldson Community Hall …

Connie Mofokeng

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… 17/02/2011 Updated 19/11/2020 Mofokeng was a member of the Soweto Student Representative Council (SSRC) at the time of the  Soweto uprising . After the uprising she was one of the … died on Robben Island. In 1984 Mofokeng decided to leave Soweto for Sebokeng where she helped in the forming of the …

Petrus Linda Jabane (Lion of Chiawelo)

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… Petrus Linda Jabane (Lion of Chiawelo) was born in 1958 in Soweto, Transvaal (now Gauteng). After his father's death, … support the family. He was actively involved in the 1976 Soweto student’s uprising, even though by then he was no … student. In 1977, together with several other youths from Soweto, he left the country to join the ranks of uMkhonto …

Tiyani Lybon Mabasa

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… of eight children, his single mother brought up Mabasa in Soweto.During his high school years in Soweto, Mabasa became aware of the political situation in the … due to his political involvement. Mabasa then returned to Soweto and began teaching at Meadowlands High School. It was …

June 17

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… Mulder announced that nearly all the WRAB buildings in Soweto had been destroyed. This amounted to 21 offices being … during Henry Kissinger's visit... Kiss- inja (a dog) Soweto, September, 1976 To add to this, 300 predominantly … workers. At this point the political leadership of the Soweto Students Representative Council (SSRC), SASM and other …

Thabo Marcus Motaung

Biography
… country with more schools joining. On 4 August 1976 the Soweto Students Representative Council (SSRC) organized a massive student march from Soweto to the centre of Johannesburg. Students from Madibane High School joined the march and used the Soweto Highway. The police responded by opening fire on …

Oswald Mbuyiseni Mtshali

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… Authorship. At the same time, he worked as a messenger in Soweto and wrote poems based on experiences in the township. … workas a deputy headmaster at Pace Commercial College in Soweto. He published his second collection of poems, … Fireflames , in 1980. Dedicated to schoolchildren of Soweto, a clear reference to the 1976 political uprisings , …

Popo Molefe

Biography
… Movement (SASM) , and in 1976 was involved in the Soweto Uprising . Molefe was a founding member of the Azanian … People’s Organisation (AZAPO), which was founded by the Soweto Action Committee in 1978. During 1979 and 1980 Molefe was chairperson of the Soweto branch of AZAPO. He came under the influence of Joe …

Basetsana Julia, aka “Bassie” Kumalo

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… Information Basetsana Kumalo Born: 29-March-1974 in Soweto, Johannesburg Basetsana Makgalemele, former Miss Soweto and Miss Black South Africa, was crowned Miss SA in … for black beauty queens in the country. Kumalo was born in Soweto and went to Thabiseng Primary School in Orlando West. …

South African Youth Revolutionary Council (SAYRCO)

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… out on 16 June 1976 was organised and directed by the Soweto Students Representative Council (SSRC) . Recent … included representatives from the five high schools in Soweto. They included Majakathata Mokwena from Orlando High … Students attempted to march from different points in Soweto to John Vorster Square Police Station. One group of …

New light on ‘76 uprising

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… Peterson was not the first person to be killed in the 1976 Soweto uprising, a new book sensationally claims. Hastings … in The Rocky Rioter Teargas Show, which was launched in Soweto this week. The book looks set to reopen debate on … Peterson was not the first person to be killed in the 1976 Soweto uprising, a new book sensationally claims. Hastings …

Welcome Mandla Koboka

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… solo shows. The 1981 ‘Black Art Today Exhibition’, held in Soweto, included his work, as did exhibitions in Austria and … at the Federated Union of Black Artists and in Orlando, Soweto . Language Not specified Comments Art Category Visual … solo shows. The 1981 ‘Black Art Today Exhibition’, held in Soweto, included his work, as did exhibitions in Austria and …

Black Consciousness and 16 June – The birth of a new generation

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… played by the Black Consciousness Movement (BCM) in the Soweto revolt is demonstrated by the students' demand for an … problems that, at the end of May 1976, student leaders in Soweto travelled secretively from school to school to rally … use of an unfamiliar language eventually culminated in the Soweto riots of 16 June 1976. The impact of SASO on schools …

Nomkhitha Virginia Mashinini (née Boto)

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… village, Lady Frere, former Transkei Died: 25/09/2008 in Soweto,Johannesburg, South Africa Nomkhitha Virginia … Junior Certificate. She naturally moved to Kliptown near Soweto with the intention of enrolling at a Nurses College at … In 1976, her son  Tsietsi  led the student  uprising in Soweto . The riots were about the use of Afrikaans as a …

Grade 9 - Term 4: Turning points in modern South African History since 1948

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… complex period to be studied, the Sharpeville massacre, Soweto uprising and the release of Nelson Mandela and … March Robert Sobukwe left his house in Mofolo, a suburb of Soweto , and began walking to the Orlando police station. … launched military wings of their organisations in 1961. Soweto uprising The June 16 1976 Uprising that began in …

Political assassinations 1974 - 1994

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… Katryn (6) ANC and unionist (SACTU) Parcel bomb. 13 Sept. Soweto Bongani Khumalo Student activist (COSAS) Shot dead by … (MAWU) Bomb thrown in house (husband was injured). May Soweto Diliza Matshoba UDF and SACC Doubtful car crash. 2 … 5 April Mozambique Gibson Ncube ANC Poisoning. 10 May Soweto Yvonne Ntsele Senaoane Secondary School pupil Shot …

Azanian People’s Organization (AZAPO)

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… convened in Roodepoort, electing chairman of the Soweto Teachers' Action Committee Curtis Nkondo as its … in the liberation struggle. It attempted to revive the Soweto Students Representative Council (SSRC), a student organization responsible for the Soweto uprising of 16 June, 1976 and banned in October 1977. …

The following is a list of 43 names of those killed in the stampede at a soccer match at Ellis Park stadium

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… the deceased Madikana Samuel Selepe, 39, from Diepsloot, Soweto Johannes Mandla Mthembu, 36, from Palm Springs, Vaal … Standerton, Mpumalanga Abel Tshabangu, 35, from Diepkloof, Soweto Elias Ngomane, 21, from Johannesburg Nkosana Elliot … Tsakane, from East Rand Mduduzi Thomo, 27, from Jabulani, Soweto Lefa James Lefera, no age given, from Vosloorus, East …

Pitika Ntuli

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… [7] In January of 2013 Ntuli unveiled a monument in Soweto that was created in honour of the Silverton Three ; … at the Cosatu House in Braamfontein and in Diepkloof, Soweto. [11] Traitor  Image source As a poet, much his work … [12] In 2016, he gave the 3rd Hugh Masekela Lecture at Soweto’s University of Johannesburg campus . The event is …

Petros Molefe

Biography
… the night of the 16 December 1961 was a unit from Dube, in Soweto, who attempted to blow up the Municipal Bantu Control Office in Dube, Soweto. Petros Molefe and Benjamin Ramutsi were members of … the night of the 16 December 1961 was a unit from Dube, in Soweto, who attempted to blow up the Municipal Bantu Control …

United Democratic Front (UDF)

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… place on a social, economic and political level since the Soweto Uprising . A new, more militant culture had emerged, … a move towards mass organisation. In the immediate post-Soweto period, amid government suppression, growing curiosity … to discuss ideas. Others, such as one led by Joe Gqabi in Soweto , were more formal and focused more on Charterist …

Western Cape Youth Uprising timeline 1976

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… a meeting to express solidarity with the students of Soweto and decide to embark on a boycott of classes. 6 … Gugulethu and Nyanga hold marches in solidarity with the Soweto students. The Langa students march with placards … march from Naledi Township, at the south western end of Soweto, collecting others on their route to Orlando East, the …

Portia Modise

Biography
… Information Portia Modise Born: 20/06/1983 in White City, Soweto, Transvaal (now Gauteng Province) Portia "Bashin" Modise was born on 20 June 1983 in White City Soweto , Transvaal (now Gauteng Province). Modise chose … the boys in her neighbourhood, and began playing with the Soweto Rangers at the under-10 level. She played as a central …

Dumisani Abraham Mabaso

Biography
… Personal Information Dumisani Mabaso Born: 20/06/1955 in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa Dumisani Abraham Mabaso was born on 20 June 1955 in Soweto. He received his initial basic art training at the YWCA (Young Women’s Christian Association) in Dube in Soweto. In 1970 to 1974 he studied art further at the Mofolo …

Black South African Poets of the 1970’s and their Publications

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… A Cowhide Drum, Renoster Press 1971     Fireflames 1980   Soweto Poetry, ed. Michael Chapman       Black Poetry in SA, … Donker 1975     The Bues is You in Me, Donker 1976     The Soweto I Love. Collins 1977     Children of the Earth 1983   … A Cowhide Drum, Renoster Press 1971     Fireflames 1980   Soweto Poetry, ed. Michael Chapman       Black Poetry in SA, …

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