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DescriptionThe Ugly Death of Mr. Funnyface: This article discusses the activities of the Msomi gang between 1956 and 1957, including murders, gang wars, and the rise of violence in Alexandra Township. Dube and Matthews were the leaders of the gang, who established a court there to impose penalties on former members of the Spoilers. This article provides insight into the dynamics and attitudes of gang life during that period. CONTACT US TO ORDER AND LICENSE THE IMAGES FROM THIS ARTICLE
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Drum Magazine story, South Africa edition, May 1965_002

The Ugly Death of Mr. Funnyface: This article discusses the activities of the Msomi gang between 1956 and 1957, including murders, gang wars, and the rise of violence in Alexandra Township. Dube and Matthews were the leaders of the gang, who established a court there to impose penalties on former members of the Spoilers. This article provides insight into the dynamics and attitudes of gang life during that period. CONTACT US TO ORDER AND LICENSE THE IMAGES FROM THIS ARTICLE
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