Edwin Thabo Mofutsanyana
South African teacher, miner and journalist (1899-1995) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Thabo Edwin Mofutsanyana?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Edwin Thabo Mofutsanyana (1899 – 1995) was born in the Witsieshoek area in the Free State. He was a teacher, miner and journalist. Mofutsanyana became an active member of the Communist Party of South Africa and the African National Congress. He studied in the Lenin School in Moscow in the 1930s where he strengthened his political knowledge. A district municipality in the eastern Free State of South Africa is named in his honour.
Quick Facts Secretary-General of the South African Communist Party, Preceded by ...
Edwin Thabo Mofutsanyana | |
---|---|
Secretary-General of the South African Communist Party | |
In office 1936–1938 | |
Preceded by | Moses Kotane |
Succeeded by | Moses Kotane |
Personal details | |
Born | 1899 Orange Free State |
Died | 1995(1995-00-00) (aged 95–96) Phuthaditjhaba |
Political party | South African Communist Party African National Congress |
Spouse | Josie Palmer |
Close