Joe Slovo

South African politician (1926-1995) · South Africa · Politicians · Died at 68

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Yossel Mashel "Joe" Slovo was a South African politician, anti-apartheid activist, and revolutionary.

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Slovo with Yasser Arafat at the funeral of Mozambican president Samora Machel, 1986

Plaque in Camden Town

The grave of Joe Slovo in Avalon Cemetery, Soweto

Awards

Order of Friendship1986

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Joe Slovo

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Spouse Ruth First

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Yossel Mashel "Joe" Slovo was a South African politician, anti-apartheid activist, and revolutionary. A Marxist-Leninist, he was a long-time leader and theorist in the South African Communist Party (SACP), a leading member of the African National Congress (ANC), and a commander of the ANC's military wing uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK).

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South Africa

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