Born 1898, died1967

President from 1952 till his death in 1967. Chief Lutuli received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1960

Born1891

Also a medical doctor, Dr Moroka became president in 1949, and served until 1952 when he was narrowly defeated by Chief Lutuli

Born 1870s?, d1947?

One of the founding members of the ANC. Served as president for 3 years, between 1927 - 1930. Also hailed from Natal

Born 1918

Also founder member of the ANCYL. He as the first accused in the Rivonia treason trial and sentenced to life imprisonment in Robben Island.

After his release from prison in 1990, he was elected Deputy President of the ANC and in 1991 succeeded his ailing friend and comrade as President-General of the ANC.

In 1994, after the victory of the ANC in the first democratic elections held in this country, he became President of (the new) South Africa.