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Politics & Labour: Former trade unionist Zolile Malindi, passed away on the 21 April this year, he was honoured by President Thabo Mbeki at the ceremony of National Orders held in Pretoria the very next day. |
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| Visual arts: Soweto based artist, Joe Maseko, died in Johannesburg in May 2008 at the age of 71. Maseko is best known for his vibrant paintings of township scenes. |
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| Politics & Labour: Doman, a trained interpreter and Khoikhoi leader in the mid 1600s. He led the Khoikhoi in the first Khoikhoi-Dutch war (new biography) |
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Science and medicine: Astronomer and the creator one of the most powerful telescopes of his time, Sir John Frederick William Herschel died this month 138 years ago. |
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Writers and thinkers: On 12 May 1968, academic and ANC politician, Z.K. Matthews died in Washington, USA. He was buried in Gaborone, Botswana. This year (2008) marks the 50th anniversary since his death.
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Politics & Labour: Chris Hani was assassinated 15 years ago this year. Hani, born Martin Thembisile Hani (June 28, 1942 – April 10, 1993) was the leader of the South African Communist Party and chief of staff of Umkhonto we Sizwe, the armed wing of the African National Congress (ANC).
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Zolile Malindi 1924 - 21 April 2008
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In Focus: Features
Women:
Notable women in South African Society
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Lives of Courage
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