James Mpanza
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James Mpanza (1889–1970) was a community leader and social activist in Johannesburg, South Africa from the mid-1940s until the late 1960s. In 1944 he led the land invasion that resulted in largest housing development and the founding of modern Soweto.[1] Mpanza is known as 'the father of Soweto'.[2]
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Born | James Sofasonke Mpanza 15 May 1889 Georgedale, Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Died | 23 September 1970 (81) Orlando, Soweto, South Africa |
Resting place | Jabulani (Doornkop Cemetery), Soweto |
Nationality | South African |
Known for | father of Soweto and founding a party |
Children | Nester Fikile Dladla |
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