Walter Sisulu

Walter Max Ulyate Sisulu (18 May 1912 – 5 May 2003) was a South African anti-apartheid activist and member of the African National Congress (ANC). Between terms as ANC Secretary-General (1949–1954) and ANC Deputy President (1991–1994), he was incarcerated on Robben Island, where he served more than 25 years' imprisonment for his activism. He is known for his close partnership with Oliver Tambo and Nelson Mandela, with whom he played a key role in organising the 1952 Defiance Campaign and the establishment of the ANC Youth League and Umkhonto we Sizwe.

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Portrait of Walter Sisulu after his release from detention as a political prisoner.


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Beyers Naude and Walter Sisulu stand together.


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Walter Sisulu at home in Soweto eating. This photo was taken shortly after his release from incarceration.


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republished in 'Spotlight', after having fled South Africa. Included a handwritten letter by Walter Sisulu to Bob Hepple, rectifying the facts in favour of Bob Hepple, dated 25 May 1964. Also included

misleading and distorted press reports of What Walter Sisulu said concerning me while under cross-examination


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Albertina' Sisulu's birthday with Walter Sisulu & Desmond Tutu. Albertina gets to celebrate with Walter as he was released from prison earlier in the month.


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Walter Sisulu waves to the crowd on his arrival home after his release from detention as a political prisoner. He is accompanied by Albertina Sisulu and a supporter holds up a poster behind saying "Long


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Walter Sisulu at a birthday celebration for Albertina Sisulu in October 1989. Walter gives Albertina a gift and Desmond Tutu is in the background.


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A crowd of supporters, some holding up fists, one holding a mock gun, at the rally for released ANC leaders, Soweto, 29 October 1989.



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donations for the legal defence of Nelson Mandela, Walter Sisulu and their colleagues* We extend our special


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