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Chief Clemens Kapuuo | |
|---|---|
| President of the Democratic Turnhalle Alliance (DTA) | |
| In office 1977–1978 | |
| Preceded by | office established |
| Succeeded by | Cornelius Ndjoba |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Clemens Mutuurunge Kapuuo 16 March 1923 Okahandja, South West Africa |
| Died | 27 March 1978 (aged 55) Katutura, Windhoek, South West Africa |
| Nationality | Namibian |
| Political party | SWANU, NUDO, DTA, National Convention, Herero Chiefs' Council |
Clemens Kapuuo (16 March 1923 – 27 March 1978) was a Namibian politician, academic and businessman. He was the first president of the Democratic Turnhalle Alliance (DTA),[1] now called Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), and chief of the Herero people of Namibia. Kapuuo was one of the leading opponents of South African apartheid rule of his country until his assassination following the Turnhalle Constitutional Conference.
Kapuuo was related to Samuel Maherero and was also the blood nephew of the first Namibian nationalist leader, Hosea Kutako.
- ^ Dierks, Klaus. "Chronology of Namibian History, 1978". klausdierks.com. Retrieved 4 April 2025.