Chris Hani
South African anti-apartheid activist (1942-1993) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Chris Hani (28 June 1942 – 10 April 1993) was a South African politician.[1] He was also 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).[2]
Quick Facts General Secretary of the South African Communist Party, Preceded by ...
Chris Hani | |
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General Secretary of the South African Communist Party | |
In office 1991–1993 | |
Preceded by | Joe Slovo |
Succeeded by | Charles Nqakula |
Deputy Commander of uMkhonto we Sizwe | |
President | Oliver Tambo |
Personal details | |
Born | Martin Thembisile Hani (1942-06-28)28 June 1942 Cofimvaba, Transkei, South Africa (now Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape, South Africa) |
Died | 10 April 1993(1993-04-10) (aged 50) Dawn Park, Boksburg, South Africa (now Dawn Park, Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, South Africa) |
Cause of death | Assassination |
Political party | African National Congress South African Communist |
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