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Seeking political asylum, three of the Jabula Players who want to stay in Canada enter immigration in Toronto
Seeking political asylum, three of the Jabula Players who want to stay in Canada enter immigration in Toronto

Seeking political asylum, three of the Jabula Players who want to stay in Canada enter immigration in Toronto

Date2/8/1978
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Original Toronto Star caption: Seeking political asylum; three of the Jabula Players who want to stay in Canada enter immigration in Toronto. We know if we go to South Africa we'll definitely go to jail; said Poppy Gwebu (middle); 21.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0103573F
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