Anton Fransch
South African activist
About Anton Fransch
Lived 1969 – 1989 (aged 19–20). Anton Fransch was a South African anti-apartheid activist.
Anton 'Gamka' Fransch (c. 1969 – 17 November 1989), nom de guerre Mahomad, was a commander in uMkhonto we Sizwe. He was killed on 17 November 1989 in Cape Town by members of the South African Police and the South African Defence Force for his anti-apartheid activities, after a seven-hour siege in which he used hand-grenades and a machine gun.
Cultural references Fransch is the subject of The Funeral of Anton Fransch, a poem by Tatamkhulu Afrika, and the 2003 film Deafening Echoes, directed by Eugene Paramoer.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Anton Fransch?
South African activist
When was Anton Fransch born?
Anton Fransch was born in 1969.
When did Anton Fransch die?
Anton Fransch died in 1989.
What was Anton Fransch's occupation?
Anton Fransch was an anti-apartheid activist.
What nationality was Anton Fransch?
Anton Fransch was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Anton Fransch. https://biography.guide/anton-fransch/
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