Wilton Mkwayi
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Wilton Zimasile Mkwayi OMSG (17 December 1923 – 24 July 2004) was an African National Congress veteran and one of the first six members of Umkonto weSizwe to be sent for military training.
Quick Facts Overall Commander of uMkhonto we Sizwe, President ...
Wilton Mkwayi | |
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Overall Commander of uMkhonto we Sizwe | |
In office 1963–1964 | |
President | Oliver Tambo |
Preceded by | Raymond Mhlaba |
Succeeded by | Joe Modise |
Personal details | |
Born | Wilton Zimasile Mkwayi (1923-12-17)17 December 1923 Chwarhu, Middledrift, South Africa |
Died | 24 July 2004(2004-07-24) (aged 80) |
Political party | African National Congress South African Communist Party |
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