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Omar Badsha, South African photographer, is born

Omar Badsha, South African photographer, is born

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30 Sep 2019
Omar Badsha, South African photographer, is born

South African photographer, trade unionist and political activist, Omar Badsha, was born in Durban on 27 June 1945. Badsha played an active role in the South African liberation struggle. He was at the forefront of all the major anti-apartheid campaigns in Natal and the Western Cape for close to 38 years, during which time he was detained and harassed by state agents. Badsha founded the NGO, South African History Online (SAHO) in 1999 and is currently the organizations Chief Executive Officer. See also: www.omarbadsha.co.za

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  1. 01South African History Online. website: www.sahistory.org.za
  2. 02Omar Badsha website: www.omarbadsha.co.za

Last updated · 30 Sep 2019

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South African History Online. (2011, March 16). Omar Badsha, South African photographer, is born. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0011664

South African History Online (2011) 'Omar Badsha, South African photographer, is born', South African History Online, 16 March. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0011664 (Accessed: 9 August 2026).

South African History Online, Omar Badsha, South African photographer, is born [website], https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0011664, (accessed 9 August 2026).

"Omar Badsha, South African photographer, is born." South African History Online, 16 Mar. 2011, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0011664. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

South African History Online. "Omar Badsha, South African photographer, is born." South African History Online. March 16, 2011. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0011664.

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