When was Matthew Goniwe born?

Matthew Goniwe was born on December 27, 1947 in Cradock.

How many days has Matthew Goniwe lived?

Matthew Goniwe has lived approximately 13,697 days (lifespan to date of death). Dayze indexes this as day_number for timeline milestones and agent knowledge packs.

Who shares a birthday with Matthew Goniwe?

Notable people born on December 27 (same month and day) are listed at https://dayze.com/born-on/12-27. Agents can also call the Dayze MCP tool notable_pack for birthday_peers on slug matthew-goniwe.

What does Matthew Goniwe do?

Matthew Goniwe is known as a Human rights defender.

When did Matthew Goniwe die?

Matthew Goniwe passed away on June 27, 1985.

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Matthew Goniwe

South African activist (1947–1985)

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Occupation

Human rights defender

Born in

Cradock

Born

December 27, 1947

Zodiac

Capricorn

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13,697

days lived

age at death

Born

December 27, 1947 in 🇿🇦Cradock

Died

June 27, 1985 (aged 37)

Zodiac

♑︎Capricorn·pig 🐖

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About

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Matthew Goniwe OLS was a South African anti-apartheid activist and one of The Cradock Four murdered by the South African Police in 1985.

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•Matthew Goniwe was a South African anti-apartheid activist who played a key role in organizing resistance against the government in the Eastern Cape.
•Goniwe worked as a teacher before becoming deeply involved in community organizing and political activism.
•Matthew Goniwe, along with three other activists known as the "Cradock Four," was abducted and murdered by South African security forces in June 1985.
•The murder of Matthew Goniwe and the Cradock Four became a significant rallying point for the anti-apartheid movement, both within South Africa and internationally.
•In 2023, the remains of a VW sedan linked to the disappearance of the Cradock Four were discovered, renewing interest in the case and the search for complete justice.