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The South African Post Office has unveiled a postage stamp to mark the 100 birthday of anti apartheid activist and MP Helen Suzman.
Born on 7 November 1917, Suzman was known as the lone anti apartheid voice in the former all-white Parliament. For many years she was the only MP representing the Progressive Party, the forerunner of the current Democratic Alliance. She died in 2008 aged 91.
Her two daughters and grandson have received framed replicas of the stamp commemorating her. They’ve attended a memorial lecture in Illovo, Johannesburg, delivered by former President Kgalema Motlanthe.
