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Chris Hani
1942 - 1993
A fearless revolutionary whose sacrifice united South Africa and advanced the cause of freedom.
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A fearless revolutionary whose sacrifice united South Africa and advanced the cause of freedom.
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Biography
Chris Hani was a South African political activist and leader of the South African Communist Party and Umkhonto we Sizwe. His assassination in 1993 was a pivotal moment in South African history, nearly derailing the transition to democracy. His legacy as a principled and courageous leader endures.
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Born in Cofimvaba, Transkei
1961
Joined ANC and went into exile
1987
Became SACP General Secretary
1993