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Molefe was born in 1952 in Sophiatown, Johannesburg. He was one of eight children, and spent most of his youth living with his aunt. His mother was a domestic worker and his father a labourer, and he grew up poor. Molefe is married to Boitumelo Elizabeth Plaatjie and has four children. He is a Christian, and has always been involved in religious organisations.

When growing up, Molefe used to visit his mother in the white suburb where she worked, and remembers being harassed by the white children in the area. He also has memories of police brutality in the townships, where he witnessed pass and liquor raids. Molefe became politically aware from a young age as a result of his experiences. He saw the need for change in South Africa, and joined the Black People’s Convention (BPC) in 1973 while still at school. The next year he joined the South African Students’ Movement (SASM), and in 1976 was involved in the Soweto Uprising.

Molefe was a founding member of the Azanian

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Popo Molefe was born in in Sophiatown, Johannesburg.

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Popo Simon Molefe OLS (born 26 April 1952) is a businessman and former politician from South Africa.

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Molefe was born in 1952 in Sophiatown, Johannesburg.

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Founding member of the Azanian People’s Organisation (AZAPO), UDF Secretary for the Transvaal region, ANC member and the former Premier of the North West Province.

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Popo Simon Molefe was born in 1952.

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Popo Simon Molefe (born in the Sophiatown district of Johannesburg) is a South African politician, Chairman of Boards of Directors of State Owned Companies and was the Premier of the North West Province.