About Barney Pityana
Born 1945. Barney Pityana is a South African theologian, university teacher and lawyer.
Nyameko Barney Pityana FKC GCOB (born 7 August 1945) is a human rights lawyer and theologian in South Africa. He is an exponent of Black theology.
Pityana received a degree from the University of South Africa in 1976 but was barred from practicing law in Port Elizabeth by the apartheid government. He was banned by the apartheid government from public activity.
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Who is Barney Pityana?
South African lawyer
When was Barney Pityana born?
Barney Pityana was born on 7 August 1945 in Uitenhage.
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Barney Pityana is a theologian, university teacher and lawyer.
What nationality is Barney Pityana?
Barney Pityana is South African.
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