Joe Slovo

Politician and anti-apartheid activist

Joe Slovo - Leaders & Politicians born May 23rd, 1926
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A lawyer and politician, contributed to the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa. Co-founded the South African Communist Party and served as the Chief of Staff of Umkhonto we Sizwe, the armed wing of the African National Congress. Participated in the negotiations to end apartheid and served as a minister in the post-apartheid government.

Co-founded the South African Communist Party

Served as Chief of Staff of Umkhonto we Sizwe

Played a role in the negotiations to end apartheid

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