Mzala Nxumalo (27 October 1955, in Dundee, KwaZulu-Natal – 22 February 1991, in London), was a South African intellectual and anti-apartheid activist.[1]
Mzala Nxumalo | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jabulani Nobleman Nxumalo 27 October 1955 |
| Died | 22 February 1991 (aged 35) London |
| Other names | Mzala |
| Occupation | Anti-apartheid activist |
| Spouses | Mpho Nxumalo |
| Children | Zwide Nxumalo and Balindelwe Nxumalo |
Life edit
Nxumalo was schooled in Louwsburg and then Bethal College in Butterworth and matriculated in KwaDlangezwa in Empangeni.[2] He then studied at the University of Zululand after which he went into exile where he became a full time political activists living in Swaziland, Mozambique, Tanzania, Angola and the United Kingdom. He died in London.[3]
Political activism edit
Nxumalo was expelled from two schools for political activism, and was detained without trial at the age of 15 after organising a school boycott. He joined the South African Students Organisation at university. After the Soweto uprising in 1976 he had to flee the country and he joined the African National Congress, uMkhonto we Sizwe and the South African Communist Party in exile. He worked as an underground operative and military leader and became a major intellectual in the anti-apartheid movement.
Writing edit
Mzala wrote numerous articles in journals like African Communist, Sechaba and Dawn, often using pseudonyms.[4] His best known article was titled 'Cooking the Rice in the Pot'. In 1988 he published a book, Gatsha Buthelezi: chief with a double agenda, with Zed Books in London.[5] Mangosuthu Buthelezi repeatedly tried to have the book removed from circulation.[6]
Personal life edit
Nxumalo was married to Mpho Nxumalo, and they had two children, Zwide and Balindelwe.[7]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Jabulani “Mzala” Nxumalo , South African History Online
- ^ Jabulani “Mzala” Nxumalo, South African History Online
- ^ The Lost Prince of the ANC: The life and times of Jabulani Nobleman 'Mzala' Nxumalo 1955 – 1991, Mandla J. Radebe, Jacana Books, Johannesburg, 2022
- ^ Jabulani Nobleman Nxumalo (1955–1991), The Presidency, 2010
- ^ The Lost Prince of the ANC: The life and times of Jabulani Nobleman 'Mzala' Nxumalo 1955 – 1991, Mandla J. Radebe, Jacana Books, Johannesburg, 2022
- ^ Mzala Nxumalo — the spectre that haunts Mangosuthu Buthelezi and won’t go away, Mandla J. Radebe, Daily Maverick, 27 May 2021
- ^ The Lost Prince of the ANC: The life and times of Jabulani Nobleman 'Mzala' Nxumalo 1955 – 1991, Mandla J. Radebe, Jacana Books, Johannesburg, 2022
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