Martinus Fredericks

Martinus Fredericks

politician South Africa

Martinus Fredericks is a prominent leader of the Nama people in South Africa, appointed by elders in 2012 to advocate for the return of their ancestral lands. With a deep connection to the history of his community, he highlights the injustices faced by the Nama since the annexation of their land in the mid-19th century and the ongoing struggles for economic benefits from their mineral-rich territory, particularly following a Constitutional Court ruling that affirmed their land rights.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
37,403
Power
1,488$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 7.00 0.06% +0% 67,886,011 37,403 $2,700,000 1,488$
Totals 1 67,886,011 37,403 $2,700,000 1,488$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Martinus Fredericks is fighting to get the land back for his Nama people. 7

BBC: The Nama's once mineral-rich land has left them in poverty