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Doris Sikosana

1942 – 2023

South African politician

Politician Anti-apartheid activist
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Lived 1942 – 2023 (aged 80–81). Doris Sikosana was a South African politician and anti-apartheid activist.

Ntombizodwa Doris Sikosana (1942–2023), also spelled Sikhosana, was a South African politician and former anti-apartheid activist from KwaZulu-Natal. She represented the African National Congress (ANC) in the National Assembly from 2008 to 2009 and in the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature from 2009 to 2014.

Political career Sikosana was born in 1942 in Highflats in the former Natal Province. During apartheid, she was a member of the ANC underground and later joined the party in exile. After the ANC was unbanned in 1990, she was elected to the National Executive Committee of the ANC Women's League. In the next year's general election, she was elected to an ANC seat in the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature.

Personal life and death Sikosana had two sons, Thulasizwe and Funizwe. She died in 2023 and was granted a special official provincial funeral, which included speeches by Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Vusi Dube, Zweli Mkhize, and Lungi Gcabashe.

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Important facts

Born
1942
Birth century
Died
2023
Nationality
Positions held
Member of the National Assembly of South Africa, Member of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Doris Sikosana?

South African politician (1942–2023)

When was Doris Sikosana born?

Doris Sikosana was born in 1942.

When did Doris Sikosana die?

Doris Sikosana died in 2023.

What was Doris Sikosana's occupation?

Doris Sikosana was a politician and anti-apartheid activist.

What nationality was Doris Sikosana?

Doris Sikosana was South African.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Doris Sikosana

· Wikidata: Q119406694

· DBpedia: Doris Sikosana

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