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# Emma Mashinini

(1929–2017)   Trade Unionist

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Emma Mashinini was a trade unionist.

## Quick Facts About Emma Mashinini

Born August 21, 1929

Died July 10, 2017

Profession Trade Unionist

## About Emma Mashinini

South African trade unionist, Land commissioner... \| Emma Mashinini was a South African trade unionist and political leader. Living in Johannesburg, her family was forcibly displaced several times during her childhood. She started working at age 14 and soon became a union organiser at her garment factory. She became active with the African National Co

##  Quotes by Emma Mashinini

> [That was the most horrible day of my detention. The whole day I could see my baby's face and wanted to callher…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/emma-mashinini/that-was-the-most-horrible-day-of-my-detention-the-whole-day-i-could/)

Emma Mashinini

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