Who is matthew phosa

Email: Password:. African National Congress. But MK counter-intelligence had sent him a message that South African security forces were plotting to kill him, using a car bomb. Phosa had a high profile as a lawyer and political campaigner, but he also belonged to an underground ANC cell and worked for MK.

After Phosa arrived in Mozambique the struggle occupied him full time. He became part of a machinery directing political and military activity in the Eastern Transvaal. In he was among the first cadres sent home to begin negotiations with the apartheid government. Phosa, who speaks eight languages was born on September 1 in Mbombela township, Nelspruit. His early years were spent in Potgietersrus under the guidance of his grandfather, learning to till the land and hunting and fishing.

The subsequent loss of their land by removals left a scar on his mind. He went to live with his parents in Nelspruit where his father was a teacher. His mother, who was highly political, had been a nurse during World War II, and her stories had a strong impact on him. He decided as a youngster that he should engage the fascists at home on the soil of his people.

Of course, his mother also told him about Nelson Mandela in prison on Robben Island. While at boarding school in Acornhoek, he reached a crossroads in his life. Click here to log in Email address:. Close Please enter the e-mail address you used to sign up Email address:. First name:. Last name:. Receive newsletter from Who's Who SA. I agree to the terms and conditions. Your browser does not support iframes. Philanthropist Silver. In the news Sexwale asks protector to probe Mdluli.

Contact details M: Chair Vuka Alliance - present. Chair Vuka Water Projects - present. Chair Vuka Management and Investment Corporation - present. Member of Parliament Mpumalanga Provincial Government - Premier Mpumalanga Provincial Government - Chair African National Congress Mpumalanga - Member Groote Schuur Talks - Educational history Secondary Orhovelani High School.

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