28 January in African history

Johanne Relleke (late) was stung by honey bees 2443 times

On this day in 1962, Zimbabwean man Johanne Ralleke (late) was stung by honey bees 2.443 times at Kamativi tin mine in Hwange. He is currently the Guiness Book of World Record holder for the greatest number of bee stings sustained by any surviving human being.

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Tendai Chimusasa born

Tendai Chimusasa, a Zimbabwean long distance runner was born on this day in 1971. Chimusasa was born in Nyanga.

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Novuyo Tshuma born

Novuyo Rosa Tshuma, a Zimbabwean writer was born on this day in 1988.

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Nick Price born

Nicholas Raymond Leige Price, a professional Zimbabwean professional was born on this day. Nick’s mother is English and his mother Welsh. He was born in Durban, South Africa but he spent his early life in Zimbabwe (then Rhodesia), where he attended Prince Edward school in Harare.

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Akhona Kula was born

Akhuna Enerst Kula, a South African cricketer was born on this day.

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