Isaac Bangani Tabata | |
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| Born | 10 June 1909 Bailey, Eastern Cape |
| Died | 13 October 1990 |
| Nationality | South African |
| Other names | I.B or "Tabby" |
| Education | University of Fort Hare |
| Known for | anti-apartheid activist and writer |
| Political party | Unity Movement of South Africa |
| Spouse | Jane Gool |
Isaac Bangani Tabata OLG (1909-1990), also known as "I.B" or "Tabby", was a South African political activist, author and orator. A Marxist in the Trotskyist tradition, he was central to the Non-European Unity Movement from its inception in 1943, as well as in the African Peoples' Democratic Union of Southern Africa (APDUSA) formed 1961. He is notable for his innovative analyses, theoretical work and lifelong commitment to the movement. Tabata was married to Jane Gool, a major political activist.[1]
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