Chris Hani - Definition

Chris Hani, born Martin Thembisile Hani (June 28, 1942 – April 10, 1993) was the leader of the South African Communist Party.

He was a fierce opponent of white apartheid rule as well as a rival to the mainstream black opposition leaders of the African National Congress. He was voted 20th in the Top 100 Great South Africans ( see List of South Africans).

He was brutally murdered 10 April 1993.