Brendan Simbwaye | |
|---|---|
| Vice President of SWAPO | |
| In office 1964–1970 | |
| Preceded by | Louis Nelengani |
| Succeeded by | Mishake Muyongo |
| President of CANU | |
| In office 1962–1994 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1934 Ndangamwa, Caprivi, South West Africa |
| Died | possibly 1972 after he disappeared from Caprivi (aged 47–48) |
| Nationality | Namibian |
| Political party | CANU, SWAPO |
| Occupation | Politician |
Brendan Kongongolo Simbwaye (1934–1972?) was a Namibian anti-apartheid activist[1] who was president of the Caprivi African National Union (CANU).[2] Simbwaye was a key figure in the movement to end South African colonial rule in the Caprivi strip. His activism and leadership made him a target of the South African regime, which sought to suppress the growing resistance in the region. In 1964, after a merger between CANU and SWAPO, Simbwaye was appointed vice-president of SWAPO, solidifying his position in the broader nationalist movement for the Namibian war of independence.
Simbwaye's life and political career was abruptly cut short in 1972 when he disappeared under unclear circumstances. Despite numerous reports and investigations, his fate remains a subject of speculation, with some alleging that he was killed by South African security forces.
- ^ Nakale, Albertina (6 December 2018). "Simbwaye springs to life in Mubita's new book". New Era Live. Retrieved 2 November 2019.
- ^ Jeremy, Silvester (13 July 2015). Re-Viewing Resistance in Namibian History. University of Namibia Press. ISBN 9789991642277.
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