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Chris van Wyk

Biography
… Personal Information Chris van Wyk Born: 19/07/1957 in Soweto,Johannesburg,South Africa Died: 03/10/2014 in … Chris van Wyk was born at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Soweto , Johannesburg in  1957 and grew up in Newclare, … Chris van Wyk was born at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Soweto , Johannesburg in  1957 and grew up in Newclare, …

Jonas Mosa Gwangwa

Biography
… Jonas Mosa  Gwangwa  was born in 1941 in Orlando East, Soweto. The young Gwanga was one of many musicians mentored … … Jonas Mosa  Gwangwa  was born in 1941 in Orlando East, Soweto. The young Gwanga was one of many musicians mentored …

Bartholomew Hlapane

Biography
… Free State,South Africa Died: 16/12/1982 in Soweto,Johannesburg,South Africa Bartholomew  Moru Hlapane … and his wife were assassinated by ANC gunman in their Soweto home on December 16,1982,nine months after Hlapane … and his wife were assassinated by ANC gunman in their Soweto home on December 16,1982,nine months after Hlapane …

Sefofane Samuel "Solly Smith" Khunyeli

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… in the mid1940s,living in Alexander and later in Soweto.He became  a trade unionist and an African National … in the mid1940s,living in Alexander and later in Soweto.He became  a trade unionist and an African National …

Zacharia Solly Shoke

Biography
… received his education at Orlando High School, Soweto Township, south of Johannesburg. Other academic … received his education at Orlando High School, Soweto Township, south of Johannesburg. Other academic …

Phillip Qipu Vundla

Biography
… of Western Native Township, Vundla was elected to the Soweto Urban Bantu Council in 1968. He was instrumental in … of Western Native Township, Vundla was elected to the Soweto Urban Bantu Council in 1968. He was instrumental in …

1976-1983: Mass Democratic movements

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… Photographer © Baileys African History Archive. The 1976 Soweto riots ushered in an era of increased confrontation … The impact of 16 June 1976   The events of 16 June 1976 in Soweto, and elsewhere in the country, provide a basis for an … brought to trial in 1977. The unit operated in Alexandra, Soweto, Hammanskraal (near Pretoria), and the Sekhukhuneland …

Mass Democratic movements, 1976-1983

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… Photographer © Baileys African History Archive. The 1976 Soweto riots ushered in an era of increased confrontation … The impact of 16 June 1976 The events of 16 June 1976 in Soweto, and elsewhere in the country, provide a basis for an … brought to trial in 1977. The unit operated in Alexandra, Soweto, Hammanskraal (near Pretoria), and the Sekhukhuneland …

CODESA 2 Timeline

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… 1992. 2 June 1992:  Mass action begins with a strike at Soweto’s Baragwanath Hospital. 15 June 1992: The Management … 1992. 2 June 1992:  Mass action begins with a strike at Soweto’s Baragwanath Hospital. 15 June 1992: The Management …

Michael Gagashe Zondi

Biography
… of contemporary African Art). 1981 Jabulani Standard Bank, Soweto (Black Art Today). Awards 1961 Republic Day Exhibition … of contemporary African Art). 1981 Jabulani Standard Bank, Soweto (Black Art Today). Awards 1961 Republic Day Exhibition …

Dr Gomolemo Mokae

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… Chis Hani Baragwanath) and started a general practice in Soweto before moving on to Ga-Rankuwa. He is an ardent and … Chis Hani Baragwanath) and started a general practice in Soweto before moving on to Ga-Rankuwa. He is an ardent and …

Letta Mbulu

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… Personal Information Letta Mbulu Born: 23/08/1942 in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa Letta Mbulu was born in Soweto and, during her teens, she toured South Africa and … Africa Synopsis Synopsis Singer … Letta Mbulu was born in Soweto and, during her teens, she toured South Africa and …

Irene Menell (nee Manderstam)

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… which was presented to Suzman in 1990. When the 1976 Soweto Uprisings took place, Menell helped set up the Soweto Mayor’s Children’s Fund which functioned as a crisis … as well as a community upgrade project in Orlando East, Soweto, Gauteng. In 1979, Menell became a founding member …

Youth and the National Liberation Struggle

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… in urban areas rose dramatically. And  “in a township like Soweto , the unavailability of schools became a serious … opposed this instruction. From the beginning of 1976, Soweto schools saw ongoing protests. In June various schools … their first focus. However, the initiative was limited to Soweto, without any serious attempt at forming a national …

South African major mass killings timeline 1900-2012

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… are killed by the South African police in White City, Soweto as a clash between police and residents on rent … with South African police. 5-23 August, About 122 Soweto residents are killed, allegedly by IFP members in … vigilantes. 28 October, 16 residents of Naledi Township in Soweto are killed, allegedly by IFP members in a revenge for …

Popular struggles in the early years of Apartheid, 1948-1960

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… in the middle of forced removals of the community to Soweto. At the time of the boycott the process of resettling … residents had been relocated to different parts of Soweto. Yet again, it should have been expected that as fares would be higher for commuters travelling between Soweto and Johannesburg, affected communities would continue …

Walter Ulyate Sisulu

Biography
… approached and agreed to sabotage the railway line between Soweto and New Canada station. However, the person who had … with scenes of wild celebration around the country. Soweto was awash with black, green and gold and a huge ANC … celebrated with them at the Vista University Hall in Soweto and the occasion was a fitting tribute to two of South …

Joyce Sikhakhane-Rankin

Biography
… in Johannesburg . Her parents lived in Orlando West, Soweto where she grew up as a child. Her father was a … home was in the Mandela , Sisulu and Tutu area known in Soweto as the Triangle. As a child, she grew up playing with … was sent to Robben Island , when Joyce wrote Window on Soweto.  She could predict June 1976, because people were …

Poqo

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… the African political organisations. In the aftermath of Soweto, a number of students went into exile. The PAC's … was the Ruvu camp. The exiled PAC responded to the June 16 Soweto uprisings by establishing the camp. The Ruvu … repression of the South African government following the Soweto uprisings. It accommodated new recruits who were …

The Founding of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF)

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… Assembly convened at Uncle Tom’s Hall in Orlando West, Soweto. Among those in attendance were 1,200 delegates from … at the party's launch at Uncle Tom’s Hall in Orlando West, Soweto  www.sundayworld.co.za 1. Julius Malema 2.Floyed … Assembly convened at Uncle Tom’s Hall in Orlando West, Soweto. Among those in attendance were 1,200 delegates from …

Biddy Partridge

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… of Africa) Paperback – 1984 A Different Kind of War: From Soweto to Pretoria (1986) The Unbreakable Thread - … of Africa) Paperback – 1984 A Different Kind of War: From Soweto to Pretoria (1986) The Unbreakable Thread - …

Fholisani Sydney Mufamadi

Biography
… in Shayandima, Venda. In 1976 with the spread of the Soweto Uprising, into other areas of the country, Mufamadi … worked as a private teacher at Lamula Secondary School, Soweto, where he assisted members of the Congress of South … in Shayandima, Venda. In 1976 with the spread of the Soweto Uprising, into other areas of the country, Mufamadi …

Percy Ndithembile Konqobe

Biography
… Since that time he worked as a traditional Zulu healer in Soweto . This work has informed his art, instilling a sense … Since that time he worked as a traditional Zulu healer in Soweto . This work has informed his art, instilling a sense …

Zwelakhe Sisulu

Biography
… in Johannesburg, South Africa Zwelakhe Sisulu was born in Soweto on 17 December 1950, to liberation struggle icons … Accessed on 8 October 2012 … Zwelakhe Sisulu was born in Soweto on 17 December 1950, to liberation struggle icons …

Monty Johannes Motloung

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… arrived in Johannesburg. They were spotted on their way to Soweto by apartheid agents and police and were cornered at … arrived in Johannesburg. They were spotted on their way to Soweto by apartheid agents and police and were cornered at …

Ephraim Nkwe

Biography
…   Ephraim Nkwe was the Head of Political Education of the Soweto Youth Congress (SYC) and the SAYCO. In March 1989, …   Ephraim Nkwe was the Head of Political Education of the Soweto Youth Congress (SYC) and the SAYCO. In March 1989, …

Fikile Magadledla

Biography
… Magadledla, South African artist and co-founder of the Soweto Art Association, was born in Newclare, Johannesburg, … Magadledla, South African artist and co-founder of the Soweto Art Association, was born in Newclare, Johannesburg, …

Pule Pheto

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… Pheto, son of activist and poet Molefe Pheto , was born in Soweto 1966. At The age of 12, his parents were exiled and … Pheto, son of activist and poet Molefe Pheto , was born in Soweto 1966. At The age of 12, his parents were exiled and …

Gertrude Shope

Biography
… trained as a teacher, and went on to teach in Natal and Soweto . When she was 29 years old she decided to join the  … the Federation of South African Women (FEDSAW). References Soweto supplement, The Leader) … Gertrude Shope was born in  … trained as a teacher, and went on to teach in Natal and Soweto . When she was 29 years old she decided to join the  …

Bafana Cyril Dlamini

Biography
… scores of young people who left the country after the 1976 Soweto Uprising . He subsequently participated in the … scores of young people who left the country after the 1976 Soweto Uprising . He subsequently participated in the …

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