Frank Chikane
South AfricapoliticianMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Frank Chikane is a prominent South African political activist, former trade unionist, and Anglican priest, known for his significant role in the anti-apartheid movement and his contributions to democratic governance in South Africa. He has authored several works, including 'Eight Days in September,' where he reflects on the complex dynamics of political leadership and the influence of 'strongmen' within the ANC.
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Frank Chikane is mentioned as one of the party's mayoral candidates who did not make it onto the IEC list.
Ramokgopa speaks out about ANC's IEC list crisisSouth Africa· 2026-09-21
Frank Chikane is an ANC candidate whose bid for mayor in Johannesburg has been affected by the party's candidate submission failures.
The ANC is losing its grip from withinSouth Africa· 2026-09-18
Frank Chikane is one of the candidates interviewed for the ANC's mayoral position in Johannesburg.
The ANC has proved that it is the only party that can rescue JohannesburgSouth Africa· 2026-07-20
Chikane chairs the party's integrity committee.
Masuku, Morero, Chikane, Mnisi and Moleketi make ANC's final cut for Joburg mayorSouth Africa· 2026-07-06
Frank Chikane is mentioned as someone whom Winnie Mandela struggled to forgive.
‘The Trials of Winnie Mandela’: beyond the single storySouth Africa· 2026-06-19
The Reverend Frank Chikane chronicles how former president Thabo Mbeki was removed from power in his book, Eight Days in September.
People are being walked into the dark – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-13
