Raymond Mhlaba

Raymond Mhlaba (February 12, 1920-February 20, 2005) was an anti-apartheid activist and leader of the African National Congress (ANC).

Release from prison

After his release from prison in October 1989, he was elected to the ANC national executive and the South African Communist Party central committee. He became national chairperson of the SACP in 1995.

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1989 - 1995

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In January 1994 he was chosen as the ANC's premier-designate for a

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unified Eastern Cape. He helped to establish the house of traditional leaders. He then became the High Commissioner to Uganda and Rwanda, until he retired in 2001.

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Uganda - Rwanda - 2001

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In April 2001 he released a book of his memoirs, narrated by him and

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researched and compiled by Thembeka Mafumadi.

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He was chairperson of a black economic empowerment consortium involved in the Coega port project, but suffered a stroke on July 19, 2003, recovering quickly.

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July 19 - 2003

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He is seen as a stalwart member of both the ANC and the SACP. He was recognised with the Isitwalandwe Award in 1992 for his role in the

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Isitwalandwe Award - 1992

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liberation struggle, and the Moses Kotama Award in 2002 for his

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Moses Kotama Award - 2002

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contribution to the SACP.

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