South African History

MABASO, C.S.
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C.S. Mabaso (?-1936) was an official of the African National Congress (ANC) in its early years. He was born and educated in Natal, and later...

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LUTULI, ALBERT JOHN MVUMBI
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Albert John Mvumbi Lutuli (circa 1898 to July 21, 1967) was the president-general of the African National Congress (ANC) of South Africa for 15 crucial...

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LOUW, NICOLAAS PETRUS VAN WYK
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Nicolaas Petrus Van Wyk Louw (1906-1970), the foremost Afrikaans poet, essayist and dramatist, was born in Sutherland, Cape Province. He received his education both there...

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