SAHO global search

1965

Mduduzi Richard Shabalala

… and furthering the aims and objectives of a banned organisation. Shabalala and his friends were detained under  … Ex-Political Prisoners Committee, a non…

B-0146878

1929-2020

Jeanette Carlson

… the death of the constitution. Carlson joined the organisation and joined the weekly Black Sash demonstrations …

B-0150643

Mahomed Dawood Barmania

… a member, formed a rival body, the South African Indian Organisation (SAIO). However, the futility of negotiations …

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1922-2009

Pauline Podbrey

Pessel Podbrez (name given at birth, later changed to Pauline) was born in Kovna, Lithuania in 1922, the eldest of two children. In 1933, the family immigrated…

B-0150362

1930-1994

Elijah Barayi

… Unions (COSATU), Barayi was elected president of the new organisation, a position he held until 1991.  At the launch, …

B-0007823

1885-1959

Davidson Don Tengo Jabavu

… President of the All-Africa Convention (AAC) , an umbrella organisation that consisted of several organisations that …

B-0008190

1964

Ntela Richard Sikhosana

… activist of the South African Communist Party (SACP), an organisation which shaped his character and intellect. Ntela …

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1949

Baleka Mbete-Kgositsile

… a member of the Black Consciousness oriented Natal Youth Organisation was arrested, she decided to leave teaching but …

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1923-1986

Moses Mbheki Mncane Mabhida

… Mabhida was sent abroad by SACTU to represent the organisation internationally. For the next three years he …

B-0141669

1932

Irene Menell (nee Manderstam)

… 200 000 learners and educationists. Over the years, the organisation also expanded its reach to teenagers who could … Afrika Cultural Trust and patron of the…

B-0150806

1925-1987

Stanley Basil Lollan

… he was secretary of the South African Coloured People's Organisation in the Transvaal in the mid-1950s and was a …

B-0141662

Brett Eloff

Brett Eloff is an independently employed professional photographer, residing and working principally in Johannesburg, South Africa. He began his career in…

B-0149879

1918-2013

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela

… the ANC. This called for the ANC to become a more militant organisation, and would only be adopted by the ANCYL’s parent organisation in 1949. One can view…

B-0065300

1930-2013

Amina Cachalia

… was to assist women to become financially independent. The organisation, which was well supported by the Indian … and Amina wasthe Treasurer. The immediate…

B-0007909

1937-2021

Ebrahim Ismail Ebrahim

… carrying posters and undertaking other work for the organisation. As a result he became involved in the … officials were restricted and harassed, and much of…

B-0008038

1902-1996

Jane Gool

… that were being organised by the APDUSA. In the 1970s the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) was ready to finally … They eventually settled in a home…

B-0122124

1917-2000

Mary Thipe

… she was in charge of recruiting young people into the organisation to ensure that Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) , the ANC’s …

B-0150226

1961-1994

Feroza Adam

… on to the executive committees of the Azanian Student’s Organisation . After completing a post-graduate education …

B-0007772

1962-2013

Jacob “Baby Jake” Matlala

… Pat Clinton in his hometown Glasgow for the World Boxing Organisation (WBO) flyweight title. He surrendered his title …

B-0008489

1910-1974

Raymond Francis (Ray) Budd

… at the Metal Trades Committee of the International Labour Organisation, held in Geneva, Budd was elected as the Chair …

B-0007895

1889-1916

Harold Cressy

… Dr Abdullah Abdurahman, president of the African Political Organisation (APO) and Cape Town city counsellor, used his …

B-0007962

Cijimpi Mnyandu

… filling of dipping tanks by women; that he had formed an organisation called ‘Makhanya Hlanganani’ and urged that …

B-0094271

1919-1976

Dr James Lowell Zwelinzima Njongwe

… a student in Johannesburg he became involved in the early organisation of the ANC Youth League, serving on its …

B-0068251

1947-1985

Twasile Champion Galela

… in karate. He was co-opted to Port Elizabeth Black Civic Organisation (PEBCO) whilst he was working for Town Talk …

B-0068168

1936

Bhekisisa Harold Nxasana

… arrested and convicted of furthering the aims of a banned organisation – the African National Congress (ANC). He served …

B-0008833

Molefe Pheto

… religion. He is currently a member in the Azanian People’s Organisation (AZAPO).   …

B-0122658

1919-2005

Ntwaesele “Fish” Keitseng

… Federation of Trade Unions (BFTU), and was active in the organisation of farm workers in the Lobatse region. In 1963, …

B-0008238

1942

Pamela dos Santos (nee Beira)

… Dos Santos is the founder member of the Mozambique Women’s Organisation, Journalists’ Association and other Mozambican …

B-0008018

Mankopodi Sekhukhune

Mankopodi Sekhukhune’s partner was Morwamotse Sekhukhune, a Paramount Chief (PC) of the Bapedi people.  He was suspended for not supporting the Native Affairs…

B-0149282

1898-1967

Chief Albert John Mvumbi Luthuli

… he approved of the ANC’s transition from a peaceful organisation into one committed to armed struggle. Luthuli … Luthuli became actively involved in…

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