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Also Known As	Martin Thembisile Hani
Born	June 28, 1942 • South Africa
Died	April 10, 1993 (aged 50) • Boksburg • South Africa
Political Affiliation	African National Congress • Communist Party of South Africa • Umkhonto we Sizwe

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