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Conan Doyle Modiakgotla

Names: Modiakgotla, Conan Doyle

Born: Thaba 'Nchu in the Orange Free State

In summary: Secretary of the Orange Free State African National Congress, Secretary of the Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union (ICU) for Griqualand West, Vice-President of the short­lived League

Conan Doyle Modiakgotla was born at Thaba 'Nchu in the Orange Free State, he was a building contractor by occupation. During the 1920s he served as secretary of the Orange Free State African National Congress (ANC) and was secretary of the Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union (ICU) for Griqualand West. In 1929 he was elected vice-president of the short­lived League of African Rights. He was later a member of the ANC national executive committee, and supported A. B. Xuma's bid for re-election as ANC president-general in December 1949.

References

  • Gerhart G.M and Karis T. (ed)(1977). From Protest to challenge: A documentary History of African Politics in South Africa: 1882-1964, Vol.4 Political Profiles 1882 – 1964. Hoover Institution Pres: Stanford University.