Josie Mpama: South African anti-apartheid and labour activist.
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Josie Mpama, born Josephine Palmer, was a South African anti-apartheid and labour activist. Josie Mpama was born on March 21, 1903 in Potchefstroom, Transvaal. She was born to Stephen Bonny Mpama and Georgina Garson. Her father was an interpreter for the Potchefstroom resident magistrate. Mpama grew up in Sophiatown in Johannesburg. In 1921, she moved back to Potchefstroom. Palmer is the anglicised version of her father’s Zulu name, ‘Mpama’. She later adopted the surname ‘Mpama’ when she moved to a Black township, and she continued to use both surnames throughout her life.
Josie Mpama: South African anti-apartheid and labour activist.
Josie Mpama: South African anti-apartheid and…
Josie Mpama: South African anti-apartheid and labour activist.
Josie Mpama, born Josephine Palmer, was a South African anti-apartheid and labour activist. Josie Mpama was born on March 21, 1903 in Potchefstroom, Transvaal. She was born to Stephen Bonny Mpama and Georgina Garson. Her father was an interpreter for the Potchefstroom resident magistrate. Mpama grew up in Sophiatown in Johannesburg. In 1921, she moved back to Potchefstroom. Palmer is the anglicised version of her father’s Zulu name, ‘Mpama’. She later adopted the surname ‘Mpama’ when she moved to a Black township, and she continued to use both surnames throughout her life.