Matthew Goniwe OLS (27 December 1947 – 27 June 1985) was a South African anti-apartheid activist and one of The Cradock Four murdered by the South African Police in 1985.
Matthew Goniwe | |
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Personal details | |
Born | Cradock, Cape Province Union of South Africa | 26 December 1946
Died | 27 June 1985 Cradock, South Africa | (aged 38)
Political party | United Democratic Front, South African Communist Party, African National Congress |
Spouse | Nyameka Goniwe |
Relations | Mbulelo Goniwe (nephew) |
Children | Nobuzwe and Nyaniso |
Alma mater | University of Fort Hare |
Occupation | Teacher |