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establishment of the women's organisation in their region. A newsletter named
Saamstaan (stand together) was established, and Mhlauli was part of the committee which established the publication. This publication informed the public about political events in South Africa. It is believed that Mhlauli survived an arson attack at his office that destroyed all of his belongings, however details regarding this event are scarce.
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Mhlauli met ex-political prisoner Msuthu
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where he also became boarding master. In 1975, the hostel students embarked on a food strike, demanding better quality food. The student leaders were arrested and during their appearance, Mhlauli would be in court to show his support. The security police opposed Mhauli's actions because they believed
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Oudtshoorn delegation. Soon after this, they formed the Oudtshoorn Civic Organisation and the Bhongolwethu Youth Organisation. His house became the operation centre for struggle advancement in the Southern Cape Region. His wife became part of a collective of women who championed the
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Bluewater Bay. He was handcuffed and tied with a rope with 25 stab wounds to his chest, seven in the back and another four in his arms. His throat was cut and his right hand severed; and his body was burned. The Cradock Four were buried at a mass funeral where thousands of people
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Sicelo
Mhlauli was born on 25 May 1949 at Emagqomeni Location in Cradock in the Eastern Cape. His family later moved to Lingelihle Township in 1962 to a section called Taptap. His grandfather, Qobose Mhlauli was also a politician and had worked closely with
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the students were arrested for disturbing the education system. He then went to work as a principal at Archie Velile
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Luthuli in Silver by the Presidency of South Africa. The order was for his “Outstanding contribution and dedicating his life to a free, just and democratic South Africa”.
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to mobilise the community and teach them about the current political status. Their aim was to get the community involved in protests against the injustices that were brought by the apartheid government.
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celebrations and different organisations which affiliated with the UDF, gave speeches. Mhlauli attended the event as a member of the
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for both black and white students; some students were assaulted by the police. Mhlauli then took the injured to a nearby clinic; this act was also opposed by the security police.
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