Duma Nokwe
Duma Nokwe | |
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| 11th Secretary-General of the African National Congress | |
| In office 1958–1969 | |
| President | |
| Preceded by | Oliver Tambo |
| Succeeded by | Alfred Nzo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Philemon Pearce Dumasile Nokwe 13 May 1927 Evaton, South Africa |
| Died | 12 January 1978 (aged 50) Lusaka, Zambia |
| Political party | African National Congress |
| Other political affiliations | South African Communist Party (Tripartite Alliance) |
| Alma mater | University of Fort Hare (BSc) |
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| Nickname | Duma Nokwe |
Philemon Pearce Dumasile Nokwe SC OMSG(13 May 1927, Evaton – 12 January 1978), known as Duma Nokwe, was a South African political activist and legislator, and served as the secretary-general of the African National Congress from 1958 to 1969.