Today marks 33 years since the assassination of Chris Hani – one of the most iconic and steadfast figures in South Africa’s struggle for freedom, a man whose life was defined by courage, conviction and an unwavering belief in a just South Africa.
His assassination on 10 April 1993 sent shockwaves through a nation on the brink of democracy, threatening to unravel the fragile negotiations of the time.
This short biography offers a powerful glimpse into Hani’s life in exile, his role within Umkhonto we Sizwe, and his influence during the critical political transitions of the early 1990s.
Written by distinguished historian Hugh Macmillan who encountered him in Lusaka, it captures both the public figure and the man behind the movement.
Purchase your copy of Chris Hani: A Jacana Pocket Biography at a special R50 off until Monday, 13 April.
Click here to purchase Chris Hani: A Jacana Pocket Biography