Chris Hani
South African anti-apartheid activist (1942-1993)
1942 — 1993
Quick Facts
Profession
South African anti-apartheid activist (1942-1993)
Born
June 28, 1942
Died
1993 (age ~51)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
politician
South AfricaBorn in TranskeiDied in Boksburg
1942
Born in Transkei (1942-06-28)
1993
Died in Boksburg
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Chris Hani was a South African military commander, politician and revolutionary who served as the leader of the South African Communist Party (SACP) and chief of staff of uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK), the former armed wing of the African National Congress (ANC). He was a fierce opponent of the apartheid government, and was assassinated by Janusz Waluś, a Polish immigrant and sympathiser of the Conservative opposition on 10 April 1993, during the unrest preceding the transition to democracy.
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Who is Chris Hani?+
Chris Hani was a South African military commander, politician and revolutionary who served as the leader of the South African Communist Party (SACP) and chief of staff of uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK), the former armed wing of the African National Congress (ANC). He was a fierce opponent of the apartheid g
What does the name Chris mean?+
The name Chris means "unisex given name. Etymology: Shortening of Christiaan.". It is of English origin.
When was Chris Hani born?+
Chris Hani was born on June 28, 1942.
When did Chris Hani die?+
Chris Hani died in 1993, at approximately 51 years of age.
Name Meaning
unisex given name. Etymology: Shortening of Christiaan.
The name Chris is of English origin, meaning "unisex given name. Etymology: Shortening of Christiaan.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Chris — June 28, 1942
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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Guestbook
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
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