Naki was born in the rural part of the Eastern Cape now known as Idutywa back in 1926.

He specifically focused on ensuring the tennis courts are well manicured.

However, his life changed when Dr Christian Barnard invited him to work in the laboratory as an assistant.

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He was later appointed as the principal assistant to the surgeon.

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Hamilton Naki, Mzansi, Apartheid, Scientist, Technician

Briefly News looks at Hamilton Naki’s history as a lab scientist. Image: @SAHistory/WikipediaSource: UGC

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Hamilton Naki, Mzansi, Apartheid, Scientist, Technician

Briefly News looks at Hamilton Naki’s history as a lab scientist. Image: @SAHistory/WikipediaSource: UGC