John Tengo Jabavu
Editor
John Tengo Jabavu was a political activist and the editor of South Africa's first newspaper to be written in Xhosa. Wikipedia
Born: January 11, 1859, Healdtown, South Africa
Died: September 10, 1921 (age 62 years), Fort Hare
Grandchild: Noni Jabavu
Children: Davidson Don Tengo Jabavu
Known for: Founder of first Xhosa language newspaper in South Africa
Awards: Order of Luthuli
Spouse(s): Elda Sakuba, m. 1885–1900 (her death); Gertrude Joninga, m. 1901-
Show more
Show less