James Mpanza
James Mpanza | |
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| Born | James Sofasonke Mpanza 15 May 1889 Georgedale, Kwa-Zulu Natal |
| Died | 23 September 1970 (81) Orlando, Soweto, South Africa |
| Resting place | Jabulani (Doornkop Cemetery), Soweto |
| Nationality | South African |
| Other names | Father of Soweto |
| Known for | Founder of the Sofasonke Party |
| Children | Nester Fikile Dladla |
James Mpanza (15 May 1889 – 23 September 1970) was a community leader and social activist in Johannesburg, South Africa, from the mid-1940s until the late 1960s. In 1944 he led the land occupation that resulted in largest housing development and the founding of modern Soweto. Mpanza is known as "the father of Soweto".