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1931-2018

Samir Amin

… born in Cairo in 1931. In 1947, he moved to Paris to study political science, statistics and economics. From his arrival …

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1891-1970

Arthur William Blaxall

… from exiled ANC and PAC leaders and passed it on to former political prisoners and their families who were in need. This … Thomas Karis, Nimrod Mkele .From…

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1949

Siziwe Nosimo Balindlela

… the United Democratic Front when it was formed. Her political activism led to her dismissal from some of the …

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1920-2015

Sylvester Stein

… a reporter for the Rand Daily Mail . After serving as political editor for the Rand Daily Mail , Stein took on the …

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Dan Tloome

… gatherings, leave Johannesburg, or hold membership in political organisations or trade unions. He turned to …

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1941

Jonas Mosa Gwangwa

… also featured saxophonist, Hugh  Masekela. South Africa’s political environment in the 1960s would eventually force …

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1930

Zachius Botlhoko Molete

… National Congress  (ANC), and throughout the rest of his political career he maintained a belief in Mda's ideology of …

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1909-1994

Oscar Mpetha

… Oscar was only released in October 1989 with other Rivonia political prisoners. He spent most of his sentence under …

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1918-1982

Bartholomew Hlapane

… Party (SACP),he testified for the state in numerous political trails in the 1960s and 1970s.He completed the … Thomas Karis, Nimrod Mkele .From Protest to…

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1897-1963

Zainunnisa “Cissie” Gool

… One of South Africa's most popular and renowned female political leaders, her father was the prominent politician, … Thomas Karis, Nimrod Mkele .From Protest…

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1934-2003

Buzwe Stanley Mabizela

… It was here that Mabizela met Griffiths Mxenge another ANC political activist. Mabizela successfully passed his Junior … to further his education. During…

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1942

Terry Bell

… non-racial South African Journalists’ Union (SAJU). As a political activist, he was a member of the New Africa Youth … (2008 - written/edited for Sadie…

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1940

Maggie Oewies-Shongwe

Maggie Oewies-Shongwe was born in 1940 in Namaqualand, Cape Province (now Northern Cape Province). As the youngest in the house, she often stayed at home with…

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1948

Sumboornam Pillay

… by staying at home. During her matric year in 1965, her political activism gained momentum when she led a delegation … (TECON) . One of their works was a…

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1909-1969

Dr. Philip Blaaiberg

… has no relevance to the issue of race relations in the political or ideological context. The question of colour is …

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1907-1987

Richard Gert Sibande

… acquired the nickname "Lion of the East". Because of his political activities, Sibande was hounded by the authorities … From Protest to Challenge, Political…

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1942

Letta Mbulu

… This organisation launched the musical Buwa that carried a political and historical theme with Letta in the leading …

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1918-1974

Margaret Gazo

… there that day. She spent five years in prison for political activism for leading a local anti-pass … of the 1956 Women’s March against the pass system,…

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Diana (Di) Bishop

… Diana Bishop was born in Cape Town . She made her first political statement at age eleven in 1961 when South Africa … Political Activist. …

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1948

Timothy Peter Jenkin

… of Social Science degree at the end of 1973.[6][7] Early political activities Jenkin met Stephen Lee in a sociology … money into prison. The initial plan was…

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1940-2023

Professor Hoosen Mahomed "Jerry" Coovadia

… met and addressed these students.  They formed an overtly political body called the South African Students … Roley Arenstein , for being hugely influential…

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1927-1974

James Kantor

… to devote a large portion of his time defending his political comrades in court. Kantor admired Wolpe’s idealism … to make money. He agreed that Wolpe could…

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1933

Bishop Mmutlanyane Stanley Mogoba

… closely associated with the PAC. Mogoba became involved in political education channelling his students towards understanding political developments in the…

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1841-1926

John Xavier Merriman

… Merriman was fearful that these moves were the work of political agitators. Merriman organised a ‘remonstrance’ to … He was a trenchant supporter of the Cape…

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1920-1964

Vuyisile Mini

… secretary for the Eastern Cape in 1960. Mini's militant political activities began in 1951 when he joined the African … On his release he married his trade…

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1927-2020

Advocate George Bizos

… students, Lionel Forman and Harold Wolpe . Due to his political activism while still a student, his citizenship was … Bizos represented numerous activists in…

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1933

Abdul Samad Minty

Abdul Samad Minty was born on 31 October 1933 in Hartebeesfontein, Northern Transvaal (now known as Limpopo Province). Minty grew up in Johannesburg where he…

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1937-2015

Mohamed Ismail Dinat

… chairman, Bram Fischer .  Dinat’s involvement in banned political activity led to his detainment without trial on 9 … In 1992, the Dinats returned to South…

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1925-1983

Cassim Mohammed Bassa

… against racial discrimination. He became involved in political activities and joined the Natal Indian Congress in … the movements against racism, and rather…

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