About Fort Calata
Lived 1956 – 1985 (aged 28). Fort Calata was a South African political activist and anti-apartheid activist.
Fort Calata (5 November 1956 – 27 June 1985) was a South Africa n anti-apartheid activist and one of The Cradock Four murdered by the South African police in 1985.
Early life Fort Calata was born on 5 November 1956. He is the grandson of James Calata, one of the founding members of the South African Native National Congress. James Calata was also Secretary General from 1936 to 1949.
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Who was Fort Calata?
South African politician
When was Fort Calata born?
Fort Calata was born on 5 November 1956.
When did Fort Calata die?
Fort Calata died on 27 June 1985 in Cradock.
What was Fort Calata's occupation?
Fort Calata was a political activist and anti-apartheid activist.
What nationality was Fort Calata?
Fort Calata was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fort Calata. https://biography.guide/fort-calata/
MLA: "Fort Calata." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fort-calata/.
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