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Doctor Ruth Mompati | |
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| Member of Parliament, South African ambassador and mayor | |
| Typist for Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo | |
| In office 1953–1961 | |
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| Born | 14 September 1925 Far Northern Cape Province |
| Died | 12 May 2015 (aged 89) Cape Town |
| Nationality | South African |
| Political party | African National Congress |
| Alma mater | Tygerkloof Teachers Training College |
Ruth Segomotsi Mompati OMSS (14 September 1925 – 12 May 2015) was a South African politician and a founding member of the Federation of South African Women (FEDSAW) in 1954.[1] Mompati was one of the leaders of the Women's March on 9 August 1956.[2]
- ^ "Premier David Makhura pays tribute to struggle stalwart, Dr Ruth Mompati". South African Government. 12 May 2015. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
- ^ "Ruth Mompati - South African History Online". sahistory.org.za.