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1950

Siphiwe Nyanda

… Students Organisation (Saso) at university cemented his political views. In 1973, Nyanda tried to link with the ANC … Germany, where he underwent ten months…

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1924-1999

Malcomess Johnson Mgabela Kondoti

… under the wing of a man named Mjo who involved him in political discussions taking place in the community. Very … a pass. For Kondoti the turning point, in…

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1879-1931

Stephen William Black

… and returned to South Africa at a time of increasing economic depression. During 1928-9, he was employed by …

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1903-1972

John Beaver "J.B" Marks

… very poor. This strike led to his expulsion from school.A political activist and trade unionist, he joined the ANC and … the SACP.In 1931 he was fired from…

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1940-2023

Aziz Goolam Hoosein Pahad

… member of the ANC, political prisoner, banned person, exile, Deputy Minister of …

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1945

Omar Badsha

… a major influence on Omar's interests in the arts and his political activism. Omar became politically active while at … laws. Badsha started working with the…

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1925

Tamsanqa Tasque Tshume

… He was born in 1925 in Port Elizabeth, and inherited the political inclinations of his two uncles, Gladstone and Ben, … • From Protest to Challenge,…

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1919-1990

Hyacinth Joseph Bill Bhengu

… institute a law practice in 1961 Durban.His political activities started when he got a membership of the … Thomas Karis, Nimrod Mkele .From Protest to…

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1948

Brigitte Sylvia Mabandla

… affairs. After the unbanning of the ANC and other political organisations, she returned to South Africa as part …

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Ben Khoapa

… on a trip to the United States where he learned about the political conditions of African Americans. On his return to …

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1921-2005

Mahomed “Chota” Motala

… in which his patients lived, caused him to be involved in political activities. He often served the indigent without … Verster prison in Paarl in 1989. With…

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1955

Ngoako Abel Ramatlhodi

… and playing dramas. While other members of the group wrote political poetry, Ramatlhodi wrote about his life. His … interrupted when he was expelled from the…

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1936

Willie Esterhuyse

… over a wide spectrum including philosophical and political issues. His numerous publications include Apartheid … prizes and awards, including the Sunday…

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1921

Jacqueline (Jackie) Arenstein

… Arenstein , a prominent liberation struggle attorney and political activist. They both worked in the trade unions … I think Ruth and Jackie were ahead of the…

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1929-2011

Arthur Goldreich

… was clear, many Afrikaners, including some of their political leaders, hoped and believed that Hitler would win … and he also paid me visits in my room. We…

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1961

David Hartman

… to fashion photographer, Mike Donnelly. However as the political environment continued to heat up in the 1980’s  … world and turned to photo-journalism and…

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1943

Joyce Sikhakhane-Rankin

… (ASA). They would skip school over the weekends to attend political meetings in Durban. As the head girl, Barbara … seemed cowered somewhat.  There was a…

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Benjamin Ulenga

… Scottish and German-owned farms. His father provided a political education and instilled in him a concern for … is why we proceeded to persuade some…

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1947-2007

Neville Wilson Curtis

… Vaal group of mining companies. He engaged actively in political life in the Progressive Party. His mother, Joyce, … ensured that Neville was given permanent…

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1938

Ronald (Ronnie) Kasrils

… and intelligence, during his deployment to Angola as a political instructor in 1977 and later as Regional Commissar. … and two grandchildren.  Eleanor too…

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1921-2016

Elizabeth Komikie Gumede

… Recorded as one of the most tortured women political prisoners under the apartheid regime, Elizabeth … South Africa for secret missions. As a consequence of…

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1966-2012

Sicelo Shiceka

… of South African Trade Unions  (Cosatu).  According to political analyst Mcebisi Ndletyana, “The [Bill], which was spearheaded by him, was very unpopular…

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1946

Ashlatha Rambally

… teacher. It was during her time at the University that her political consciousness started taking shape as she engaged in political discussions with some of…

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1952-1981

Krishna Rabilal

… in the production of The Sentinel, which had a strong political slant, focussing on community issues such as the … As the apartheid regime intensified its…

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1922-2004

Evelyn Ntoko Mase

… as she was not involved, and had no desire to be. in political activities. As a result, much of the focus on her … and deeply religious woman with no…

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1930-2015

Maggie Smith

… someone to be trifled with and led by example. A highly political person and an outspoken critic of apartheid and the … journalist, news editor, political…

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1956

Anthony James (Tony) Leon

… Law Department in 1986. Leon also occupied quit number of political positions. During the transitional period he held …

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1926-2004

Ethel de Keyser

… up and detained or jailed, and, when the ANC and other political organisations were banned, many had to leave the …

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1934-2012

Ellen Lambert

… banning of the ANC, Lambert carried on her anti-apartheid political activity underground. Consequently, she was …

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1941-1985

Judson Diza Kuzwayo

… to ten years on Robben Island,where he participated in political training and completed  his high school education. … Thomas Karis, Nimrod Mkele .From…

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