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Sparrow Mkhonto was born on 24 December, 1951, is a South African anti-apartheid activist, and one of The Cradock Four. Discover Sparrow Mkhonto'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 33 years old?
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| Occupation |
Railway worker |
| Age |
33 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
24 December, 1951 |
| Birthday |
24 December |
| Birthplace |
N/A |
| Date of death |
27 June, 1985 |
| Died Place |
Cradock, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
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Sparrow Mkhonto Height, Weight & Measurements
At 33 years old, Sparrow Mkhonto height not available right now. We will update Sparrow Mkhonto's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Not Available |
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Who Is Sparrow Mkhonto's Wife?
His wife is Sindiswa Mkonto
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Sindiswa Mkonto |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Lonwabo |
Sparrow Mkhonto Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Sparrow Mkhonto worth at the age of 33 years old? Sparrow Mkhonto’s income source is mostly from being a successful worker. He is from . We have estimated Sparrow Mkhonto'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 |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
worker |
Sparrow Mkhonto Social Network
Timeline
Sparrow Mkonto (24 December 1951 – 27 June 1985) was a South African anti-apartheid activist, and one of The Cradock Four murdered by the South African police in 1985.
Sparrow Mkonto was born on 24 December 1951 in Bhongeni Section of Lingelihle Township (South Africa) in Cradock.
He was dismissed from work in 1983 as he was accused of being a communist who arranged political meetings during working hours.
His wife was also fired from her job at a hair salon on the pretext that her husband was a communist.
In 1983, the Cradock Ratepayers Association (CRADORA) was formed which advocated for the rights of residents to negotiate against unfair increases in rent.
This organisation was affiliated with the United Democratic Front (South Africa).
He became a senior office bearer for CRADORA as well as the chairperson of the Broad Forum which consisted of CRADORA executives and leaders from other organisations in Lingelihle.
Mkonto was detained and assaulted by the security police on several occasions.
He would be taken to the Cradock security police headquarters where he was assaulted and beaten, then released.
He laid a charge against the police but this was never investigated.
During the Freedom Charter celebrations on 26 June 1983 in Lingelihle community hall, Mkonto spoke on behalf of CRADORA, focusing his speech on the future of the new South Africa which would respect rights to own land and proper compensation of workers for their labour.
He was one of The Cradock Four who were murdered during Apartheid by members of the South African Security Police on 27 June 1985.
Mkonto attended Macembe Lower Primary, Akena Primary and Sam Xhali Secondary School.
Due to financial constraints, Mkonto left school after he passed his junior secondary certificate.
After he dropped out of school, he established a soccer club in his community.
He also became politically active due to the influence of Goniwe.
Mkonto found employment working at a depot in Cradock for the Department of Railways and Harbours.
He subsequently joined the railway workers union.
His work at the union had attracted the attention of the security police who conspired with his employers to fire him on spurious charges.
The four were never seen alive again.
Mkonto's body was the first to be found in Bluewater Bay near Port Elizabeth.
It was found 1 km from the burnt car in which they had been travelling.
He was found burnt, handcuffed and tied with a rope with gunshot wounds to his head and stab wounds to his chest.
The Cradock Four were buried in Cradock on the 20th of July 1985 at a mass funeral.
A message from the then president of the ANC Oliver Tambo was read.
A two-year inquest started in 1987 under the Inquest Act No 58 of 1959.
In 2006, he was conferred by the Presidency of South Africa with the Order of Luthuli in Silver for “outstanding contribution and dedicating his life to a free, just and democratic South Africa’’.
A memorial was erected in honour of the Cradock Four.
