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Abram Ramothibi Onkgopotse Tiro

Biography
… to further his studies. He attended Naledi High School in Soweto, Johannesburg for two months but was arrested for a … the Headmaster at Morris Isaacson High School in Soweto. It is here that he introduced his pupils to the BCM’s … , one of the student leaders who spearheaded the 1976 Soweto uprisings . Tiro was instrumental in establishing …

Nimrod Sekeramane Nathale

Biography
… a building site clerk. He married, and settled in Jabavu, Soweto. During the 1950s, Sejake was a leading member of the … , (SACTU) and the African National Congress (ANC) in Soweto. Noted for his ability as a union organiser, he became … by the uprising of the South African school students in Soweto, 1976 and by the rapid growth of the independent trade …

Vesta Smith

Biography
… a designated Coloured area geographically adjoining Soweto. Smith was eighteen years old. She became a member of … of the ANC in 1990. In June 1976 Smith joined the Soweto students’ protests against Bantu education and … a designated Coloured area geographically adjoining Soweto. Smith was eighteen years old. She became a member of …

Andrew Mokete Mlangeni

Biography
… as one of a twin (he has a sister). He grew up in Soweto, Johannesburg, Transvaal (now Gauteng). He was the … In 1942 his elder brother who was staying in Pimville Soweto, assisted in paying his school fees. At that time he … as one of a twin (he has a sister). He grew up in Soweto, Johannesburg, Transvaal (now Gauteng). He was the …

Joyce Piliso-Seroke

Biography
… including the president, Oshadi Phakathi, visited Soweto to assess the situation and were detained at Orlando Police Station, Soweto, Johannesburg for four days. She was later re-detained … including the president, Oshadi Phakathi, visited Soweto to assess the situation and were detained at Orlando …

Leonard Tebogo Tume

Biography
… was shot dead on 13 June 1980 by the apartheid police in Soweto . The police buried him in an unmarked grave which … (NPA). They traced Tume’s remains to Avalon Cemetery in Soweto on 13 March 2015. Two bodies were found in the grave … was shot dead on 13 June 1980 by the apartheid police in Soweto . The police buried him in an unmarked grave which …

Zindziswa “Zindzi” Nobutho Mandela

Biography
… Zindziswa “Zindzi” Nobutho Mandela Born: 23/12/1960 in Soweto, Johannesburg, Transvaal (now Gauteng) Died: … “Zindzi” Nobutho Mandela was born on 23 December 1960 in Soweto to South African struggle icons Nelson Mandela and … release . Zindzi served as deputy president of the Soweto Youth Congress, was a member of the Release Mandela …

Matthews Mabelane

Biography
… Vorster Square on 27 January.He was a former member of the Soweto Students Representative Council and reportedly a close associate of Mr Tsietsie Mashinini,a Soweto student leader.Mr Mabelane's detention coincided with … Vorster Square on 27 January.He was a former member of the Soweto Students Representative Council and reportedly a close …

Bheki Mlangeni

Biography
… Bheki Mlangeni Born: 28 December 1958 in Jabulani, Soweto Johannesburg, Transvaal (now Gauteng) Died: February 1991 in Soweto, Johannesburg Bheki Mlangeni was born on 28 December 1958 at Jabulani, Soweto Johannesburg, Transvaal (now Gauteng), and he was the …

Saul Sibusiso “Minus Khosing” Mashinini

Biography
… His politicisation was done there. He served on the Soweto Student Representative Council (SSRC), which meant … The SSRC planned and staged the 1976 students uprising in Soweto. His leadership skills were shaped by that … His politicisation was done there. He served on the Soweto Student Representative Council (SSRC), which meant …

Oupa Ronald Madondo

Biography
… from Sophiatown, his family was relocated to Dube, Soweto, in 1958. After matriculating from Pimville High School in Soweto, his first job was at The Star delivering newspapers. … from Sophiatown, his family was relocated to Dube, Soweto, in 1958. After matriculating from Pimville High …

Dr Aubrey Maitshwe Mokoape

Biography
… of 1960. When he finished school at Orlando High in Soweto, Johannesburgm he attended the medical school in … of 1960. When he finished school at Orlando High in Soweto, Johannesburgm he attended the medical school in …

Jerry Dibanhlele Khumalo

Biography
… one of his sons was in detention connected to the 1976 Soweto Students Riots . Jerry Dibanhlele Khumalo was buried … one of his sons was in detention connected to the 1976 Soweto Students Riots . Jerry Dibanhlele Khumalo was buried …

Black Women’s Federation

Article
… with the Transvaal women and a delegation travelled to Soweto, where a resolution was taken to form a national … with the Transvaal women and a delegation travelled to Soweto, where a resolution was taken to form a national …

Nthato Harrison Motlana

Biography
… gospel: "I may not be able to enrich the poor people in Soweto but the shareholders must get a fair return and the … students. He qualified in 1954 and opened a practice in Soweto, one of only two private practices, which he ran for … Black Parents Association (BPA) in response to the 1976 Soweto school riots . The association formed a liaison group …

Ambrose Makiwane

Biography
… 04/11/2011 Updated 03/09/2019 Ambrose Makiwane was born in Soweto. He attended Clarkebury School and was expelled after … Laundry Workers Union as well as a member of the ANC in Soweto. At the age of 34 he was admitted to the University of … the ANC , (Cape Town), p.25 … Ambrose Makiwane was born in Soweto. He attended Clarkebury School and was expelled after …

Eric Mbatha

Biography
… Personal Information Eric Mbatha Born: 02/04/1948 in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa Eric Mbatha was born in Soweto , 1948. He obtained training in art in 1971 at … Synopsis Synopsis Painter … Eric Mbatha was born in Soweto , 1948. He obtained training in art in 1971 at …

Matsie Angelina Motshekga [Angie Motshekga]

Biography
… known as Angie Motshekga) was born on 19 June 1955 in Soweto, Transvaal (now known as Gauteng Province). She received her primary education at different schools in Soweto (ANC Women’s League, 2021), and matriculated from the … resigned following her appointment as a lecturer at the Soweto College of Education. Motshekga became a lecturer at …

Dr. Abu Baker Asvat

Biography
… shortly after his dismissal, Asvat took over a clinic in Soweto from his brother Ebrahim. Rather than pursuing a … well as for his unassuming style. People from throughout Soweto came to him for medical services. He insisted that … Asvat ‘the People’s Doctor.’ In 1976, the community in Soweto demonstrated the respect they held for Asvat by …

Origins: Formation, Sharpeville and banning, 1959-1960

Article
… to expel him from the PAC. Increased activity after Soweto Riots (1976-1994) With the increase of student … and was sentenced to 15 years in prison. In the post-Soweto period the PAC attempted to build itself up again. … the African political organisations. In the aftermath of Soweto, a number of students went into exile. The PAC's …

Cyprian Mpho Shilakoe

Biography
… in Barberton, Eastern Transvaal Died: 07/09/1972 in Soweto,Johannesburg Cyprian Mpho Shilakoe was born on 3rd … 1979: SANG(SA Print makers). 1981: Jabulani Standard Bank, Soweto (Black Art Today). 1986: Alliance Francaise, Pretoria … 1979: SANG(SA Print makers). 1981: Jabulani Standard Bank, Soweto (Black Art Today). 1986: Alliance Francaise, Pretoria …

Johannes Maisha (Stanza) Bopape

Biography
… with, together with Murphy Morobe, a young activist from Soweto. He died on 12 June 1988, while in police custody, … with, together with Murphy Morobe, a young activist from Soweto. He died on 12 June 1988, while in police custody, …

African National Congress Timeline 1970-1979

Article
… as a medium of instruction exploded on 16 June 1976 in Soweto and spread to others parts of the country. The … of the Special Committee Against Apartheid. 24 May, Soweto pupils reject the Orland Diepkloof School Board’s … least three others. This begins what becomes known as the Soweto youth uprising . The student uprising spreads to other …

Thoko Phillip Mamogobo

Biography
… joined the African National Congress (ANC) in Mofolo, Soweto. Mamagobo met his wife Kgathana Paulina Sebesho in … from a Mr Sedibane William, who owned a house in Mofolo, Soweto. However, their marital bliss was cut short when … Botswana where he had planned to follow her, Kgathana left Soweto after the birth of their first child Dibetle Johanna …

Lesedi Billy Masetlha

Biography
… (AZASO) in 1979. Prior to that, he was a member Soweto Student's Representative Council in 1976.He was … (JODAC).Murphy Morobe and Super Moloi he helped advise the Soweto Students Representative Council,while at the same time … (AZASO) in 1979. Prior to that, he was a member Soweto Student's Representative Council in 1976.He was …

Sicelo Shiceka

Biography
… was working as a nursing assistant at an old-age home in Soweto. He then went to Jabulani Junior Secondary School, … of the  Congress of South African Students  (COSAS) in Soweto. His mother sent him to stay with his sister in Durban … he matriculated at Inanda High School. He moved back to Soweto where he became a leader of the Azanian Students' …

Black Peoples Convention - National Leadership

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… Organisation (SASO) South African Students Movement (SASM) Soweto Students Representative Council (SSRC) Soweto Teachers Action Committee (STAC) Transvaal Youth … Organisation (SASO) South African Students Movement (SASM) Soweto Students Representative Council (SSRC) Soweto Teachers …

Frank Chikane

Biography
… (AFM) church. Chikane attended Orlando High School in Soweto where he matriculated before registering at the … Ministry of the Apostolic Faith Mission of South Africa in Soweto. On 15 March 2012, Chikane launched his book: “Eight … (AFM) church. Chikane attended Orlando High School in Soweto where he matriculated before registering at the …

Bettie du Toit

Biography
… helped found a welfare organisation known as Kupugani in Soweto . To enable her to fulfil Kupugani's work she had to travel to Soweto in disguise at night, but before long the police … helped found a welfare organisation known as Kupugani in Soweto . To enable her to fulfil Kupugani's work she had to …

Kaizer Motaung

Biography
… Information Kaizer Motaung Born: 16 October 1944 in Soweto, South Africa Kaizer Motaung was born on 16 October 1944 in Orlando East, Soweto , a township South West of Johannesburg. Motaung began … Motaung was born on 16 October 1944 in Orlando East, Soweto , a township South West of Johannesburg. Motaung began …

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