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Aaron Khoza

Mr Aaron Khoza,aged 35,from Kagiso was detained on 9 December 1976 in Krugersdorp in terms of section 6(1) of the Terrorism Act. He was transferred to Pietermarizburg prison on 1 March 1977.Mr Khoza was a member of a church group on the west rand which gave assistance to people and families who suffered death or distress as a result of police action during the 1976 student disturbances.He died in a police cell on the night of 26 March.

Stephen Joel Chifunyise

Stephen Joel Chifunyise[i] was born on 21 September 1948 in Nhema, Shurugwi, in the Midlands province of Zimbabwe (then Southern Rhodesia). He started school at St Linus Matoranjera in Chitomborwizi, Chinhoyi, where he completed sub A to standard I. In 1960 he moved to Mumbwa, Zambia where he attended Shamweti Primary School until standard II before transferring to Chisengalumbwe.

Kenneth Alexander

Kenneth Alexander was born on the 24th June 1955, in a garage in Limerick rd, Athlone. His parents were Dennis and Kathleen Alexander. His life partner is Deidre Alexander. His daughters are Greer and Grethe-Sue. His sons are Chadd and Shane. Current grandchildren are Tyla and Gabriel. His art reflects his background in architecture and is often social comment. Together with Deidre, they run an art centre/studio, Art in Athlone, currently situated at 84 Thornton rd, a stone's throw away from the Trojan Horse memorial.

Simon's Town Museum

Simon's Town Museum with Canon, with the Anchor Outside.
Simon’s Town Museum is housed in "The Residency" which was built in 1777 as the Winter Residence for the Dutch East India Company Governor at the Cape. Simon’s Town Museum was established in 1977, by the Simon's Town Historical Society. The Museum was originally housed in the old Simon’s Town Municipality complex, but moved to "The Residency" in 1982. The building has a long history, having been used as a hospital, post office, school, customs house, police station, gaol and magistrate’s court.