Ruth First

1925 - 1982

Ruth First

South African anti-apartheid activist.

Was Ruth First Jewish?
Yes, Ruth First was Jewish.
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First was the wife of Joe Slovo, a major leader in the South African anti-apartheid movement.

• She was assassinated in 1982 while working in exile.

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The Jews Who Made Common Cause With Mandela
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