Oliver Tambo was a South African political leader and anti-apartheid activist. Born on October 27, 1917, he was best known for his leadership of the African National Congress (ANC) during its struggle to end apartheid in South Africa. Tambo served as Secretary General and later President of the ANC, leading the organization in its fight for racial equality and justice.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $85 Million (2024)
About
Remembered for his leadership of the African National Congress during the organization's struggle to end apartheid in South Africa, Tambo served first as Secretary General and later as President of the organization.
Before Fame
His student political activism led to his being expelled from the University of Fort Hare.
Trivia
He was involved in the orchestration of the bloody Church Street Bombing of 1983.
Family Life
He was married to fellow anti-apartheid Activist Adelaide Tambo.
Associated With
In the early 1940s, Tambo, Walter Sisulu, and Nelson Mandela founded the African National Congress Youth League.