Oliver Tambo belongs to the record of public life as a figure whose work outlasted the moment that produced it.
The record lists Oliver Tambo as South African anti-apartheid activist and politician (1917–1993).
Oliver Tambo was born at Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Local Municipality in 1917. His recorded nationality is South Africa. He was educated at University of Fort Hare and St. Martin's School.
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The record gives his occupations as politician and lawyer.
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His work was formally recognised with the Order of Friendship, Isitwalandwe Medal and Order of Friendship of Peoples.
That the work was done from South Africa matters. Opportunity has never been evenly distributed, and where a person is based shapes which doors open and whose work gets seen.
Oliver Tambo died in 1993 at the age of 76. The work outlived the arguments around it.
Achievements
- Educated at University of Fort Hare and St. Martin's School
- Worked as politician and lawyer
