Saul Mkhize Explained

Saul Vusimuzi Mkhize
Birth Date:1935 6, mf=yes
Birth Place:Driefontein, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Death Date: (Assassinated)
Death Place:Driefontein, Mpumalanga
Occupation:Accountant

Saul Mkhize (6 June 1935 – 2 April 1983) was a South African human rights activist and representative for the people of Driefontein, Mpumalanga who were fighting against forceful removals from their land by the apartheid government.[1] [2] Mkhize was shot down by the police while organising a peaceful march.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The unveiling of liberation struggle hero Mr. Vusumzi Saul Mkhize statue. SAHRA. 2017-12-27.
  2. Web site: Sharing the Island. 2019-11-05.
  3. News: Driefontein mourns their leader - Saul Mkhize. kyle. 2016-02-22. South African History Online. 2017-12-27.
  4. News: Saul Mkhize Statue unveiled - Excelsior News Piet Retief, Mkhondo. 2015-03-16. Excelsior News Piet Retief, Mkhondo. 2017-12-27. en-GB.