"The fight for freedom must go on until it is won; until our country is free and happy and peaceful as part of the community of man, we cannot rest."
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Quotes by Oliver Tambo
Oliver Tambo was a pivotal figure in the struggle against apartheid in South Africa, born on October 27, 1917, in the small village of Nkantolo. As the president of the African National Congress (ANC) from 1967 to 1991, Tambo became a global symbol of resistance, advocating for the rights and dignity of black South Africans. His diplomatic efforts and commitment to non-violent protest galvanized international support against the oppressive regime, leaving a lasting legacy of courage and resilience in the fight for equality.
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"I can see quite clearly that if there was a single event that launched me on the road to ultimate involvement at the heart of South African politics, it was an assault on an African woman by her white employer in a kitchen in Fort Hare."
Oliver Tambo
"We had to forge an alliance of strength based not on colour but on commitment to the total abolition of apartheid and oppression; we would seek allies, of whatever colour, as long as they were totally agreed on our liberation aims."
Oliver Tambo"I didn't really want to be a teacher, but there was nothing else I could be. Most of those who went to the university became teachers. It was just the racial restriction on Africans."
Oliver Tambo