Chris Hani (28 June 1942 – 10 April 1993), [1] born Martin Thembisile Hani SSA, SBS, CLS, DMG, MMS, was the leader of the South African Communist Party and chief of staff of uMkhonto we Sizwe, the armed wing of the African National Congress (ANC).

Dec 7, 2024 · Chris Hani was a South African political activist who was assassinated in 1993. He was a prominent member of the African National Congress (ANC) and a leader of the South African Communist Party (SACP).

Chris Hani, General-Secretary of the South African Communist Party (SACP), was assassinated by right-wing extremist Janusz Waluś on 10 April 1993. [1] The assassination, later tied to members within the Conservative Party, occurred outside Hani's home in Dawn Park during a peak period of progressive anti-apartheid momentum in South Africa.

Jan 26, 2025 · An unrepentant Janusz Walus said the motive behind Chris Hani's murder was to stop negotiations to bring an end to apartheid, and trigger a reaction from security forces in South Africa at the ...

Apr 10, 1993 · Hani was described as charming, passionate and charismatic, and soon attracted a cult-like following. He was the only political leader who seemed to have influence over the radical township self-defence groups that had parted from the authority of the ANC.

6 days ago · Chris Hani's killer Janusz Walus to be deported to Poland Government announces that Walus, who was released on parole in 2022, will be sent back to his home country on Friday News

Dec 6, 2024 · A notorious far-right extremist, convicted of murdering South African anti-apartheid hero Chris Hani, is set to be deported to his native Poland, the government has said.

Hani is elected to the highly secretive seven-man regional committee, dubbed the 'Committee of Seven', of the MK in the Western Cape. Hani and Sibeko are arrested on their way to Nyanga East to distribute leaflets against the 90-day detention law.

Jul 14, 2019 · Chris Hani (born Martin Thembisile Hani; June 28, 1942–April 10, 1993) was a charismatic leader in the African National Congress (ANC) militant wing (uMkhonto we Sizwe or MK) and the secretary-general of the South African Communist Party.

Apr 10, 2018 · When he was assassinated on 10 April 1993, Chris Hani was the general secretary of the South African Communist Party (SACP) and a member of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the African National Congress (ANC).