Background
MPETHA, Oscar was born on August 5, 1909 in Mount Fletcher, Transkei.
MPETHA, Oscar was born on August 5, 1909 in Mount Fletcher, Transkei.
Chairman Cape Division, African National Congress 1958. F.; Chairman Transkeian Democratic Party 1975. Detained, accused of murder and terrorism 1980, murder charge rescinded.
Active in boycotting Local Authority Elections 1983.
Convicted, tried and sentenced under Terrorism Acting, out on bail June 1983. President United Democratic Front 1983-1985, Release Mandela Committee 1987-1990.
Sentenced to 5 year prison term, Pollsmoor. Released 1987.
SACTU.
Married Rose Constance Mpetha.