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Plaatje was never a lone genius

Mail & Guardian · 09 October 2026 at 00:00

Plaatje was never a lone genius

As South Africa marks 150 years since the birth of Solomon Tshekisho Plaatje, we remember how the pioneer's towering legacy was shaped and sustained by a supportive community.

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