Oliver Tambo quotes

Oliver Tambo was a South African anti-apartheid politician and revolutionary, known for his leadership in the African National Congress (ANC). A central figure in the global campaign against apartheid, he played a crucial role in mobilizing international support for the cause. He is remembered as a key architect of South Africa’s transition to democracy. Here are 7 of his quotes:

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.

Oliver Tambo

Using the power you derive from the discovery of the truth about racism in South Africa, you will help us to remake our part of the world into a corner of the globe on which all - of which all of humanity can be proud.

Oliver Tambo

We believe that the world, too, can destroy apartheid, firstly by striking at the economy of South Africa.

Oliver Tambo

Racial discrimination, South Africa's economic power, its oppression and exploitation of all the black peoples, are part and parcel of the same thing.

Oliver Tambo

We seek to create a united Democratic and non-racial society.

Oliver Tambo

It may be that apartheid brings such stupendous economic advantages to countries that they would sooner have apartheid than permit its destruction.

Oliver Tambo