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John Nankudhu (John ya Otto Nankudhu) was born on 24 June, 1933 in Oluhapa, is a Namibian guerrilla, army officer, and politician. Discover John Nankudhu's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 77 years old?
| Popular As |
John ya Otto Nankudhu |
| Occupation |
soldier and politician |
| Age |
77 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
24 June, 1933 |
| Birthday |
24 June |
| Birthplace |
Oluhapa |
| Date of death |
7 February, 2011 |
| Died Place |
N/A |
| Nationality |
Namibia
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John Nankudhu Height, Weight & Measurements
At 77 years old, John Nankudhu height not available right now. We will update John Nankudhu's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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John Nankudhu Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is John Nankudhu worth at the age of 77 years old? John Nankudhu’s income source is mostly from being a successful officer. He is from Namibia. We have estimated John Nankudhu's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
officer |
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John ya Otto Nankudhu (1933–2011, nom de guerre: Koshiwanda, the surname is sometimes also spelled Nankugu ) was a Namibian guerrilla, army officer and politician.
Nankudhu was born on 24 June 1933 at Oluhapa in northern Namibia.
He joined the Ovamboland People's Congress, the predecessor of SWAPO, in 1958, shortly after its foundation.
He quickly ascended to become its chairman for Oranjemund.
In 1960 he went into exile.
He received military training in Egypt until 1963 and thereafter joined a military academy in the USSR where he completed training in 1964.
Nankudhu returned to Africa in 1964 and, already in the rank of a commander of the People's Liberation Army of Namibia (PLAN), started a military training camp in Kongwa, Tanzania.
He was the commander of the forces of the People's Liberation Army of Namibia (PLAN) at Omugulugwombashe when the armed struggle for independence began there on 26 August 1966 and was later jailed for 17 years at Robben Island.
He is a National Hero of Namibia for his contributions to the independence of the country.
In 1966 he moved into Namibia as one of the first six guerrillas to mobilise and train people for armed resistance.
Under his leadership a reconnaissance camp near Ongandjera was established in January, and a training camp at Omugulugwombashe in June.
In 1966 the UN General Assembly revoked South Africa mandate to govern South West African territory and placed it under direct UN administration.
South Africa refused to recognize this resolution.
The group under Nankudhu had just started to build defensive structures and planned to train about 90 soldiers at Omugulugwombashe.
On 26 August 1966, eight helicopters of the South African Defence Force attacked the PLAN guerrilla fighters, only 17 of which were in the camp at the time of attack.
It was the first armed battle in the Namibian War of Independence.
In commemoration of the day, 26 August is a public holiday in Namibia.
It is recognized by the UN as Namibia Day but Namibians refer to it as Heroes' Day.
John ya Otto Nankudhu was only arrested in December.
The South Africans detained him in Pretoria, tortured him, and placed him in solitary confinement.
He occupied the cell Walter Sisulu was held in before.
In 1968 he was sentenced to death under the Terrorism Act.
Following international pressure the sentence was converted to life in prison at Robben Island.
He was released in December 1985.
After independence, Nankudhu served as regional councillor for Windhoek Wanaheda constituency (now Samora Machel constituency) from 1999 to 2010.
He also was the chairman of the Central Region of the Swapo Party and a member of the Ministry of Veterans' Affairs.
On 26 August 2007 he received the honorary military rank of colonel.
John ya Otto Nankudhu was married to Jacobina.
Nankudhu died on 21 June 2011, reportedly a poor man.
Shortly after Nandudhu's death, President Hifikepunye Pohamba conferred the status of National Hero upon him and directed that a state burial be held.
Nankudhu was buried at Namibia's Heroes' Acre near Windhoek on 2 July 2011.
He is also commemorated at Omugulugwombashe, where a statue of six soldiers engaged in planning a military action depicts Nankudhu and his subordinates.
