How I Became A Msomi Gangster – Boston demonstrates how his judo knowledge at times came handy when he was cornered by other gangsters. For four long years the Msomi gangster ruled Alexandra Township, killing, and robbing as they liked. How did they come into being? How did they operate? Why did third leaders end in the death cell?... Msomi gunman 'Boston Tar Baby' Snyman tells the complete story.
Image Number: APN759293

APN759293

Title: Drum Magazine social history photographs, Golden City Post 638 Description: How I Became A Msomi Gangster – Boston demonstrates how his judo knowledge at times came handy when he was cornered by other gangsters. For four long years the Msomi gangster ruled Alexandra Township, killing, and robbing as they liked. How did they come into being? How did they operate? Why did third leaders end in the death cell?... Msomi gunman 'Boston Tar Baby' Snyman tells the complete story. "If a professional criminal were to tell youngsters that crime doesn't pay, even the skilled craftsman like myself, kids might listen. That is why I decided to come clean." Country: South Africa Date Created: 11-1960 Creator: Drum Social Histories Credit Notice: Drum Magazine photographer / Drum Social Histories / Bailey's African History Archive / african.pictures Keywords: