John Charles Molteno Jr.
John Charles Molteno Jr. (4 March 1860 – 23 March 1924) M.L.A., was a South African exporter and Member of Parliament.
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John Molteno Jr. in later life as an MP | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 March 1860 Beaufort West, Cape Colony |
| Died | 23 March 1924 (aged 64) Cape Town, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Political party | Independent |
| Occupation | Politician, farmer |
He was a prominent anti-imperialist of the Cape Colony, and a denouncer of British policies which led to the Boer War, chairing the South Africa Conciliation Committee in Cape Town. He was also a supporter of expanded civil rights for Black Africans, and recognised, very early on, the need for them to play a leading role in South Africa's political future.
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