John Langalibalele Dube

John Dube, uMafukuzela was a South African essayist, philosopher, educator, political activist, publisher, editor, novelist and poet. He was the founding President of the South African Native National Congress (SANNC), which became the African National Congress (ANC) in 1923. Dube served as the President of SANNC between 1912 and 1917. Dube fought against the injustices against Black people and tried to gain a sense of equity during his lifetime. His ANC was not a militant party of the 1950s, but he never lost sight of two things: human rights, and the need for Africans to stand together and be self-reliant. That was the message John Langalibalele Dube was preaching until he died on 11 February 1946. Dube's speeches as president of a black political mass-movement have never been made available. He foresaw the necessity of the unity of black people long before Marcus Garvey came to the international scene. In his politics Dube was forthright on the rights of blacks and the paramount tenet of unity. Castro Khwela John Langalibalele Dube A painting of John Langalibalele Dube at Ohlange High School, which Castro Khwela did in 2021. Reproductions are available on 072 611 9743.