Struggle stalwart and champion of SA sports Mluleki George dies from Covid-19
George was a founder member of the anti-apartheid organisation the United Democratic Front and was sentenced to five years on Robben Island in 1978
06 January 2021 - 11:17
Former deputy defence minister and founding member of COPE, Mluleki George has died at the age 72 in East London due to Covid-19 complications.
Apart from his leading role in sport, George was also active in politics, being a founder member of the anti-apartheid organisation the United Democratic Front established in 1983. He joined the ANC in 1972 and in 1978 was sentenced to five years on Robben Island for his political activities...
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