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1924-2008

Zolile Malindi

… former Transkei. His mother, Makhesa, raised him after the death of his father, Mbulawa Malindi, an elder in the Bantu … Unions. Order of Luthuli in silver…

B-0141683

1964-2025

Narriman Gadija Bazier Samuels

… available sources, she was 60 years old at the time of her death in November 2025, placing her birth around 1964-1965. … severe breathing difficulties on the…

B-0153093

1942-1993

Chris Hani

… right wing, linking the assassination to the ANC. Hani's death came at a critical time for South Africa. The SACP was … six months) of the assassination…

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1897-1974

Leo Marquard

… passed away on 27 March 1974. About two months after his death, the University of Natal also posthumously conferred …

B-0095602

1936-2009

Dawood Parker

… a separate “own affairs” municipality. At the time of his death he was an active member of the South Peninsula branch …

B-0068299

1924

Ben Baartman

… daughter, Mary Nxumalo says ‘he was lonely in his death’ – a sad ‘repeat of his life in isolation (in …

B-0079888

1932-1995

Barney Simon

… in Johannesburg from its founding in 1976 until his death. In 1976 Barney Simon co-founded Johannesburg ’s  …

B-0095118

1878-1941

Simon Petros (Peter) Matseke

… strike. Matseke remained president of the TAC until his death. Matseke was a committed Christian and played a leading …

B-0008492

1951

Helen Zille

… Black Consciousness Movement (BCM) leader, Steve Biko's death in 1977 , which she discovered was due to police …

B-0009259

1927-2018

Zondeni Veronica Sobukwe

… her bid to find the truth about the cause of her husband’s death. (see her actual testimony in the References below). …

B-0123818

1948

Sumboornam Pillay

… Pillay, who later became known as Sam Moodley, was born in 1948*. She grew up in the multi-cultural community of Dundee, …

B-0150469

1899-1983

Ernst Heinrich Daniël Arndt

… a number of years. He also served on various government bodies like the Public Service Commission in 1926, for which …

B-0149524

1843-1920

Sammy Marks

… as a senator in the Union Parliament from 1910 until his death in 1920 in Johannesburg …

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Gubuzela Ngubane

… In June 1953, fighting broke out and resulted in the death of a number of people, for which the Bomvu Chief …

B-0149314

14 January1918-1999

Dimitri Tsafendas

… submitted to the Commission of Enquiry into Verwoerd’s death that while in London, Tsafendas had attempted to … being transferred to a cell built specially…

B-0009157

1969-2002

Wessel Johannes “Hansie” Cronje

… for his role in a match-fixing scandal. Subsequent to his death, suspicions of foul play with regard to his plane crash … into the plane crash.  The inquest…

B-0149433

1914-2000

Constance Stuart Larrabee

… the Bushman, and had an exhibition, The Lovedu. In 1948 she produced a portfolio of photographs on the author …

B-0008298

1929-1967

Selbourne Charlton Sobizwa “Selby” Mvusi

… Natal, where he completed his high school education in 1948. In 1949 Selby enrolled for a Bachelor of Arts Degree at …

B-0008719

1930-2013

Amina Cachalia

… Helen Joseph , who worked at the Industrial Council. In 1948, she established the Women’s Progressive Union that …

B-0007909

1937-2021

Ebrahim Ismail Ebrahim

… the National Party won the elections in 1948,Ebrahim  perceived the growing fear and anxiety within …

B-0008038

1936-2009

Jeanette Eleanor Kasrils

… the late ANC President Oliver Tambo from 1990 until his death in 1993 when she returned to South Africa. In November … to statements made during inquest…

B-0008230

1955-1991

Jabulani “Mzala” Nxumalo

… question in the South African revolution. His premature death came before he completed his thesis. Nxumalo had a … family man, to his wife Mpho and their two…

B-0068699

1891-1955

Dora Nginza

… Sandile, bestowed the chieftainship on her. Until her death, she remained a representative of the Eastern Cape …

B-0124047

1958-2004

Martin Tose

… in various group exhibitions until his untimely death at the age of 46. Although his life was cut short by …

B-0122965

1935

Don Mattera

… notorious gang group called the Vultures. He escaped from death several times. He was stabbed and shot at by rival gang …

B-0008498

1886-1973

Maria Laubser

… cottage “Altyd lig” at Strand, where she lived until her death in 1973. Much of her early artwork work proved ‘too …

B-0008300

1910-1974

Raymond Francis (Ray) Budd

… Budd the national Chair. Budd held this position until his death. From 1949 to 1950, Budd was the vice-president of the …

B-0007895

1952

Tiyani Lybon Mabasa

… Consciousness Movement (BCM) were banned, following Biko’s death, Mabasa managed to evade banning and continued his …

B-0074549

1911-2002

Dr. Percy Yutar

… Mandela during the Rivonia Treason Trial and wanted the death sentence for him. Mandela was sentenced to life …

B-0076375

1933-1986

Fabian Defu Ribeiro

… of a new practice in Mamelodi, where he worked until his death on 1 December 1986. Although Ribeiro had decided …

B-0008955