African National Congress

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Daniel Simon Letanka (1874-1934), a newspaper editor and publisher, was also an African National Congress (ANC) leader dedicated to his people’s cause, which he served...

LEMBEDE, ANTON MUZIWAKHE

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Anton Muziwakhe Lembede, (1914-1947), was a founder and first president of the Congress Youth League (C.Y.L.), and was a major figure in the evolution of...

MABASO, C.S.

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C.S. Mabaso (?-1936) was an official of the African National Congress (ANC) in its early years. He was born and educated in Natal, and later...

LUTULI, ALBERT JOHN MVUMBI

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Albert John Mvumbi Lutuli (circa 1898 to July 21, 1967) was the president-general of the African National Congress (ANC) of South Africa for 15 crucial...

RUBUSANA, WALTER BENSON

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Walter Rubusana (February 21, 1858-April 19, 1936) was one of the most prominent Africans of his day, gaining distinction in the fields of religion, literature,...

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