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Also Known As Martin Thembisile Hani
Born June 28, 1942 • South Africa
Died April 10, 1993 (aged 50) • Boksburg • South Africa
Political Affiliation African National Congress • Communist Party of South Africa • Umkhonto we Sizwe

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