Sexwale

British

/ sɛksˈwɑleɪ /

noun

Tokyo. full name Mosima Gabriel Sexwale . born 1953; South African political activist and businessman

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His fellow freedom fighter and inmate Tokyo Sexwale recounted the story on the 2019 podcast “Dolly Parton’s America.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 29, 2024

Most — like Mr. Ramaphosa and Tokyo Sexwale, another anti-apartheid activist — were favorites of Mr. Mandela.

From New York Times • Apr. 16, 2018

Sexwale has focused on his background in administration in the election run-up.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2016

Mr. Sexwale was involved with South Africa’s failed bid to host the 2006 World Cup and its successful execution of the 2010 tournament.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2015

I also had visits from colleagues of mine from Robben Island, including Terror Lekota and Tokyo Sexwale, who stayed to lunch.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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