Thami Mnyele

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Thami Mnyele (?-1985). Artist and activist.

Biography

Thamsanqa Mnyele was born in the impoverished Johannesburg township of Alexandra.

Mnyele was murdered in an attack by the SADF for his artistic and political work in June 1985.

Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance

Mnyele was a co-founder of the Medu Art Ensemble (1979-1985), a group of South African artists living in exile in Botswana.

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