African National Congress

Mapogo Sefako Makgatho (1861-1951) was one of the most articulate leaders of the African National Congress (ANC) and a dynamic advocate and defender of African...

Vuyusile Mini (1920-1964) achieved prominence as a trade union organiser and political activist in African nationalist causes. Born in Port Elizabeth, he acquired very little...

Silas Modiri Molema (circa 1891-August 13, 1965) was a medical doctor and an activist in the African National Congress (ANC). He was one of those...

Dalindyebo (1865-1920) was a modernist nkosi (traditional ruler) of the Abathembu people in the Transkei region of Eastern Cape Province from 1885 to 1920. An...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...