Walter Sisulu was a key figure in the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa, playing a crucial role in building a democratic society. As a leader in the African National Congress (ANC), he helped organize resistance against apartheid policies and was instrumental in recruiting members and mobilizing support for the struggle. Sisulu's efforts included fostering unity among various anti-apartheid groups and advocating for negotiations that ultimately led to the dismantling of apartheid and the establishment of a democratic government in 1994. His commitment to equality and justice significantly contributed to the foundation of South Africa's democratic framework.
Walter Sisulu died in the year 2003.
Walter Sisulu was born on May 18, 1912.
Walter Sisulu University was created in 2005.
Walter Sisulu was born on May 18, 1912.
Walter Sisulu died on May 5, 2003 at the age of 90.
Walter Sisulu died on May 5, 2003 at the age of 90.
Walter Sisulu was born on May 18, 1912 and died on May 5, 2003. Walter Sisulu would have been 90 years old at the time of death or 103 years old today.
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Walter Max Sisulu has written: 'I will go singing' -- subject(s): Interviews, Political activists, Politics and government
As founder of the Congress Youth League, Walter Sisulu led the African National Congress (ANC) into militant resistance to apartheid. He resented white paternalism and political militancy which was expressed in labor activism and strike organizing.
Key figures who contributed to South African democracy include Nelson Mandela, who played a significant role in ending apartheid and becoming the country's first black president, as well as Desmond Tutu and F.W. de Klerk, who were instrumental in the transition to democracy. Other important figures include Oliver Tambo, Albertina Sisulu, and Walter Sisulu, who fought against apartheid and advocated for equality and human rights.
She has written two books that I know of, one a biography of her parents-in-law,' Walter and Albertina Sisulu - In Our Lifetime' and a children's book, called, 'The Day Gogo Went to Vote'.