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1915-1973

Habib Mohamed (A.M.) Rajab

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Abraham Mogale

… the time of writing, received no assistance whatsoever. I am not in any employment; I am living with friends I made after my arrival here; these … hospital…

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Theophilus Tshangela

… refuses to pay railage for my stock.  When I leave here, I am going to start from scratch and I need all my beasts.  The other reason is that I am not…

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1971

Paulus Howell Mopeli

… a journalist in 1958, ‘I even doubt the government knows I am here. I am like a dead person’. In 1965, the couple was again …

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Kuben Naidoo

… “I feel proud to be doing it for the struggle and I am not scared.” …

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2012

Makhosandile Mkhonjwa

… father who died four months before August 2012. I am lost without my husband. I do not know what I will eat tomorrow and in the future. How am I going to…

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2012

Molefi Osiel Ntsoele

… wife, Matsepang Ntsoele,"I cannot even explain the pain I am going through. I would not wish it to befall anyone. There … this came to happen. I have lost…

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1953

Alan Arnold Aderem

… restricted him to his home between the hours of 7pm to 6 am. The only visitors  he was permitted were his  mother and …

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Phindile Mfethi

Restricted to Germiston, Transvaal. In mid 1978 banished to the Transkei.Former trade unionist with the National Union of Textile Workers and Secretary of the…

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Mangaliso Patrick Mkhatshwa

Mangaliso Patrick Mkhatshwa, a Catholic priest, was restricted to Pretoria under the Internal Security Act. Mkhatshwa was detained from August to December 1976…

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Phindile Fethi

Phindile Fethi was a former Trade Unionist with the National Union of Textile Workers and Secretary of International Aid Society (IAS). He was detained from 10…

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Darius Segatle

… National Congress ], and having said: ‘Being an African, I am a member of all African organisations and I shall always …

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1956

Bongiwe (Bongi) Dhlomo-Mautloa

… “I told my children that if I had not become an artist I am convinced I would have been a good writer. On second … a writer I may not have been able to do…

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2012

Thobisile Zibambele

… at school. According to his wife, Nokuthula Zibambele, "I am attending the Commission of Inquiry because I want to know …

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2012

Patrick Akhona Jijase

… and felt severe pain on hearing that he died. I am still not well emotionally. I did not expect that he would …

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1898-1969

Nana Sita

… ahead of us is a dark and difficult one but as far as I am personally concerned I am prepared to lay down my very life for the cause which I … oppression. I…

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1976

Dean Hutton

… Dean said the following about their work: I am an artist concerned primarily with contemporary socio-political narratives. I am interested in portraiture as…

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1937-Cape Town,South Africa

Jacqueline Daane-van Rensburg

… was written by Jacqueline herself and sent to SAHO. As I am watching another milestone in our young democratic … to do about it”. ”Do about it?” he asked in…

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2012

Thobile Mpumza

… watching television. I don’t even listen to the radio. I am hurting." …

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1920-1977

Elmon Malele

Elmon Malele was born in Mapulaneng in the Limpopo Province (Transvaal) in 1920. Malele came to Johannesburg in 1943, and stayed in Alexandra township. He was…

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2012

Jackson Lehupa

… will have to get someone to look after my children while I am away.” …

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Paul Ramadiba Mokgathle

… until I die. The Government can do as it wishes with me”¦I am not afraid because I speak the truth”¦.The Government is …

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1867-1957

Maria Wilman

… published as a result of this work. She also encouraged AM Duggan-Cronin to photograph and record San and Khoi …

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1810-1841

Rev. George Champion

… River. The station was subsequently named “Nginani” (I am with thee). Following the destruction of the mission …

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1948-2026

Mosiuoa Gerard Patrick "Terror" Lekota

… these words to his daughter: Above all then, my dear, I am in prison for the sake of peace for our country and the world. I am in prison so that our…

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June Rose Nala

… our departments...and told that you will be a weaver...I am told that my minimum pay was going to be about R6 to …

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1976

George Botha

Mr George Botha aged 30,a coloured teacher at the Patterson High School in Port Elizabeth, was detained on December 1976 in terms of section 22 of the General…

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Stephen Zelwane Nkadimeng

… is not worried. The struggle of my people goes on and I am satisfied.” Nkadimeng was permitted to return to …

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David Moiloa

… of this kind. After reading this letter, I feel that I am spiritually free. I could see that you remembered us.’ Yet …

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Patrick Chamusso

… a brighter future for many under-privileged children.  I am a grassroots person. I am here to help the poorest of the poor people.  As a young …

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