Walter Sisulu Flashcards
When and where was he born
Transkei on 18th may 1912
Why did he feel distanced from his peers
Mixed heritage and lighter skin
In the 1930’s what jobs did he have
Gold miner, domestic worker, factory hand, kitchen worker, and bakers assistant
Why was he fired from his bakery job
As he was an active trade unionolisr and he organised a strike for higher wage
When did he join the ANC
1940
What did he help form
ANC YOUTH LEGUE, AND WAS EECTED AS TREASUREER
What did he organise in 1952 and what were the consequences
Defiance campaign, arrested under the suppression of communism and sentenced to 9 monthss hard labour suspended for 2 Yrs
How many times was he arrested
During 1962 and 63 arrested 6 times and was convicted in march 1963, but was released on bail going underground, joining up with mk
When was he next arrested
11 July 1963, lilisief farm, the secret anc headquarters
What were the consequences
Solitary confinement for 88 days, while his trial was going on and leading to life imprisonment
Where was he sent, then where did he go after
Robber island, then in 1982 transferred to pollsmoor prison, Cape Town after a medical examination
When was he released and when was elected deputy president
Released in 1989, and elected deputy president of anc
WHEN DID HE RETIRE, AND WHEN AND HOW DID HE DIE
Retired in 1994, died may 2003, after a period of ill health
