Walter Sisulu was born in the eNgcobo area of Transkei on May 18, 1912 (the same year the forerunner of the ANC was formed). Walter Sisulu, also known as: Walter Max Ulyate Sisulu born May 18, 1912 in Qutubeni, Transkei, South Africa - died May 5, 2003 in Orlando West, South Africa is a Sourh African civil rights activist. Walter Sisulu was one of South Africa's most important leaders in its decades-long struggle to end apartheid. Walter Ulyate Max Sisulu was born in the village of Qutubeni in the Engcobo district of the Transkei on 18 May 1912. Over the next 10 years he was put in prison seven times.. He was one of many people, including Nelson Mandela to be found guilty of treason during trials between 1956 and 1961. She is the sister of journalist Zwelakhe Sisulu and politician Max Sisulu.. From 1975 to 1976, Sisulu was detained for her anti-apartheid activities. Sisulu was … Walter and Albertina Sisulu: In Our Lifetime, a biography by Sisulu’s daughter-in-law Elinor, is launched by the Nigerian poet Ben Okri, who also wrote the tribute for Walter’s 90th birthday. Walter Sisulu was a South African political leader who, as a result of his activism, spent more than 25 years in prison. Born Walter Max Ulyate Sisulu, May 18, 1912, in Transkei, South Africa; died May 6, 2003, in Soweto, South Africa. She was affectionately known as Ma Sisulu throughout her lifetime by the South African public. He was raised by his grandmother and uncle and … Nontsikelelo Albertina Sisulu (21 October 1918 – 2 June 2011) was a South African anti-apartheid activist, and the wife of fellow activist Walter Sisulu (1912–2003). 2003 On the way to bed that evening, Walter collapses and dies in the arms of his wife. His father was a Mr. Dickenson, a white assistant magistrate. Walter Max Ulyate Sisulu (18 May 1912 – 5 May 2003) was a South African anti-apartheid activist and member of the (ANC), African National Congress serving at times as Secretary-General and Deputy President of the organization.
Early life. Walter Sisulu Biography. Walter Max Ulyate Sisulu, South African political activist (born May 18, 1912, Engcobo, S.Af.—died May 5, 2003, Johannesburg, S.Af. He was incarcerated at Robben Island, where he served more than 25 years' imprisonment. Sisulu was born to revolutionary leaders Walter and Albertina Sisulu in Johannesburg. During her exile from 1977 to 1979 she joined the military wing of the ANC, Umkhonto we Sizwe, specialising in Intelligence. Sisulu was born out of wedlock. Activist. Walter Max Ulyate Sisulu (18 May 1912 – 5 May 2003) was a South African activist and politician.He fought against apartheid.Sisulu was the Secretary-General of the African National Congress from 1949 to 1954. Sisulu's father was a visiting white foreman supervising a black road-gang and his mother was a local Xhosa woman.