Moses Kotane
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Moses Mauane Kotane (9 August 1905 – 19 May 1978) was a South African politician and activist. Kotane was secretary general of the South African Communist Party from 1939 until his death in 1978.[1]
Quick Facts Secretary-General of the South African Communist Party, Succeeded by ...
Moses Mauane Kotane | |
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Secretary-General of the South African Communist Party | |
In office 1939–1978 | |
Succeeded by | Moses Mabhida |
Treasurer General of the African National Congress | |
In office 1963–1973 | |
Succeeded by | Thomas Nkobi |
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Born | (1905-08-09)August 9, 1905 Tamposstad, Transvaal |
Died | May 19, 1978(1978-05-19) (aged 72) Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
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Spouse(s) | Sophie Human Rebecca Selutle |
Children | 4 sons & 1 daughter (Bessie Dolly Khunwana) |
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