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Photograph of Abraham Nkiwane

Theme: Meet the interviewees


Call Number: D20
Identifier: AL3291_D20
Title: Photograph of Abraham Nkiwane
Date: 24 November 2010
Subject: Abraham Nkiwane;
ZAPU through Zenzo Nkobi's lens;
Zimbabwe African People Union - ZAPU;
Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army - ZPRA
Description: This digital colour photograph of Abraham Nkiwane was taken by Mary Ndlovu during the interview she conducted with Nkiwane for the South African History Archive (SAHA) as part of the ZAPU/Zenzo Nkobi oral history project on 24.11.2010. In his interview Abraham Nkiwane refers to his recruitment by Joshua Nkomo in 1962 to bring weapons from Tanzania. He also discusses relations with ZANU and the formation of the Patriotic Front, as well as the alliance with other liberation movements and how they assisted each other. He expresses considerable bitterness against the British for their championing of ZANU. SAHA virtual exhibition - 'ZAPU through Zenzo Nkobi's lens', 2012
Creator: Mary Ndlovu
Type: Photograph
Format: Access image - jpeg
Source: SAHA collection AL3291
Coverage: Zimbabwe
Rights: The South African History Archive (SAHA)
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