Important Figures in The Movement
- Steve Biko - founder
- Bennie Khoapa
- Mapetla Mohapi
- Strini Moodley
- Malusi Mpumluana
- Thamsanga Mnyele - artist
- Rubin Phillip - cleric
- Barney Pityana
- Mamphela Ramphele
- Mthuli ka Shezi - playwright
- Aubrey Mokoape
- Barney Simon - founder of The Market Theatre
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