Tokyo Sexwale’s parents: Meet Frank Sexwale

Full Biography

Frank Sexwale was one of our last remaining World War II heroes, having served with the South African Native Military Corps during the war. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Colonel Tokyo Sexwale, Colonel Johnny Sexwale, and General Mokoape.

Height and weight

Frank Sexwale is 6 ft tall and weighs 78kg.

Nationality & Ethnicity

Frank Sexwale is South African by nationality and he is of Soweto descent.

Education

Frank Sexwale’s educational background is unknown.

Any Other Information

In 1989, Frank Sexwale became the Legion’s first Black speaker at the Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League Conference (formerly the BCEL) in London, England.

On this trip in 1989, Frank Sexwale also visited Hollybrook Cemetery in Southampton, England, to lay a wreath at the SS Mendi memorial. He next visited the Bembridge Museum on the Isle of Wight to see artifacts from the Mendi. He has spent his entire life advocating the memory of the men who perished on the SS Mendi.

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