Walter and Albertina Sisulu as seen on the cover of In Our Lifetime, written by Elinor Sisulu.
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MaSisulu's Tale of Persecution and Triumph
Soon after Walter Sisulu emerged from prison, South African journalist Pippa Green told the family's extraordinary story in an extensively-researched article. Ahead of MaSisulu's official funeral, which takes place at Soweto's Orlando Stadium on Saturday, AllAfrica publishes excerpts from the article which highlight her role.
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South Africa: How Albertina Sisulu Helped Change U.S.-South African Relations
allAfrica, 11 June 2011
Albertina Sisulu has been celebrated in obituaries as a political leader in her own right, as the matriarch of a political dynasty whose stature rivals that of the Mandelas, and as… Read more »
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South Africa: Albertina Sisulu's Story of Persecution And Suffering, Love And Triumph
allAfrica, 9 June 2011
Albertina Sisulu, the South African liberation struggle icon who died at 92 last week, was the matriarch of a political family whose influence on South African life is widely felt. Read more »
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South Africa: Emulate Albertina Sisulu, Ambassador Tells Students
BuaNews, 7 June 2011
Students should emulate the dedication shown by late struggle icon Albertina Sisulu, says Ambassador Phatse Justice Piitso. Read more »
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Angola: President Jacob Zuma Pays Special Tribute to Albertina Sisulu
ANGOP, 6 June 2011
President Jacob Zuma has paid a special tribute to Mama Albertina Sisulu, who passed on last night at her house in Johannesburg at the age of 92. A matriarch and a nurse by… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Consoles Sisulu Family
The Herald, 6 June 2011
ZANU-PF national chairman Cde Simon Khaya Moyo has sent a condolence message to the Sisulu family following the death of Cde Albertina Sisulu. Read more »
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South Africa: Health Services Honour Sisulu
BuaNews, 6 June 2011
As tributes continue to pour in for the late former political activist Albetina Sisulu, 92, the health sector should thank her family for the contribution she had made to South… Read more »
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South Africa: Nurses Pay Tribute to MaSisulu
BuaNews, 5 June 2011
The South African Nursing Council (SANC) has described the late Albertina Sisulu as a pioneer, who used adversity as a driving force for community-oriented nursing. Read more »
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South Africa: Sisulu Funeral to Be Held in Soweto
BuaNews, 5 June 2011
The funeral of the late African National Congress stalwart Albertina Sisulu will be held at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on Saturday 11 June, the Presidency said on Sunday. Read more »
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South Africa: Ma Sisulu a Champion of Human Rights
BuaNews, 3 June 2011
Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini has described the late Albertina Sisulu as a champion of human rights, who fought against oppression at a time when the majority of… Read more »
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South Africa: Tributes for Albertina Sisulu
BuaNews, 3 June 2011
The passing of struggle icon Albertina Sisulu, who has been described as the rock of the nation, has been met with shock and sadness. Read more »
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South Africa: Ma Sisulu's Condolences Flood the Web
BuaNews, 3 June 2011
If Albertina Sisulu's children needed acknowledgement of the impact their mother had on South Africans, they need only to check the internet to find out. Read more »
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South Africa: Ma Sisulu to Receive Official Funeral
BuaNews, 3 June 2011
The Presidency, in consultation with the Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane, has decided to give the late Albertina Sisulu an official special funeral, Minister Collins Chabane has… Read more »
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South Africa: Farewell Mama Sisulu
ANC Youth League, 3 June 2011
The African National Congress Youth League farewell to Mama Albertina Sisulu, whose life and contribution to the struggle for political, social and economic emancipation of the… Read more »
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South Africa: Mother of Nation's Life of Service
SAPA, 2 June 2011
Albertina Sisulu, who died in Johannesburg on Thursday at the age of 92, had little interest in politics when she met Walter Sisulu, future general secretary of the ANC. But she… Read more »
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South Africa: Dignitaries Gather At Sisulu Home
BuaNews, 3 June 2011
Dignitaries continued to stream in on Friday morning at the home of the late struggle stalwart Albertina Sisulu, who died last night at the age of 92. Read more »
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South Africa: Tributes Pour in for MaSisulu
BuaNews, 3 June 2011
Tributes are pouring in for one of the leading icons of the anti-apartheid movement, Albertina Sisulu, who passed away last night. Read more »
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South Africa: SACP Statement on the Passing Away of Mama Albertina Sisulu
South African Communist Party, 3 June 2011
Last night on the 2nd June 2011, the SACP received with sadness the news of the passing away of the second recipient, after Nelson Mandela, of the SACP highest honour the Chris… Read more »
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South Africa: COSATU Mourns Death of Albertina Sisulu
COSATU, 3 June 2011
The Congress of South African Trade Unions mourns the sad passing of one of our greatest national heroines, Albertina Sisulu. We send our condolences to her family and friends and… Read more »
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South Africa: Zuma Pays Tribute to Mama Albertina Sisulu
Govt of SA, 3 June 2011
President Jacob Zuma has paid a special tribute to Mama Albertina Sisulu, who passed on last night at her house in Johannesburg at the age of 92. A matriarch and a nurse by… Read more »
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South Africa: Sisulu a Mother of the Nation - FW de Klerk
FW de Klerk Foundation, 3 June 2011
I have learned with sadness of the sudden passing of Mrs Albertina Sisulu. Read more »
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South Africa: U.S. Embassy Mourns Passing of Sisulu
U.S. Embassy Abidjan, 3 June 2011
United States Ambassador to South Africa Donald GipsIt is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Mrs. Albertina Sisulu, an activist, a human rights campaigner, a nurse, a… Read more »
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South Africa: DENOSA Mourns Passing Away of Mama Albertina Sisulu
Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa, 3 June 2011
The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa joins millions of people across the globe in mourning the passing away of Nurse Midwife pioneer and struggle stalwart Mama… Read more »
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South Africa: NUM Mourns the Passing of Albertina Sisulu
National Union of Mineworkers, 3 June 2011
The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) learnt with sadness the passing of struggle stalwart Albertina Sisulu. MaSisulu as she was affectionately known, played a significant role… Read more »
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South Africa: Condolences on MaSisulu's Passing
NMF, 3 June 2011
On behalf of our Founder, board of Trustees and staff, we would like to offer our deepest condolences on the passing last night of MaSisulu to her family, comrades and friends. Read more »
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3 June 2011
Walter and Albertina Sisulu interviewed in Detroit in 1996
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Walter and Albertina Sisulu were leaders in the South African Liberation movement called the "African National Congress(ANC)". After a long struggle ... see more »
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South Africa: Mama Sisulu Celebrates 92nd Birthday
BuaNews, 22 October 2010
President Jacob Zuma has described struggle stalwart Albertina Sisulu as a "beautiful spirit and a shining light". Read more »
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South Africa: Sisulu Casts Her Vote Despite Freezing Weather
BuaNews, 21 April 2009
Even the icy weather conditions in Johannesburg could not stop a determined Albertina Sisulu from casting her special vote on Tuesday. Read more »
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South Africa: Country Celebrates Mama Sisulu's 90th Birthday
BuaNews, 21 October 2008
Government officials, celebrities, business people and former political activists countrywide gathered on Tuesday at the Sandton Convention Centre to celebrate Mama Albertina… Read more »
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South Africa: R21/24 Renamed Albertina Sisulu Freeway
BuaNews, 30 August 2007
Gauteng's R21/R24 highway which links Pretoria and Ekurhuleni via the O R Tambo International Airport has been renamed Albertina Sisulu Freeway. Read more »
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South Africa: 'Follow Steps of Struggle Heroines'
Argus, 10 August 2007
Tshwane executive mayor Dr Gwen Ramokgopa has called on women to walk in the footsteps of the women of 1956 who took "extraordinary strides to protect themselves from… Read more »
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South Africa: Sisulus Institute for Elderly Launched in W Cape
BuaNews, 7 October 2004
Roshieda Shabodien-Rasool, the wife of the Western Cape Premier Ebrahim Rasool, says social partners such as business, labour, faith-based and civil organisations should share the… Read more »
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South Africa: Sisulu Given a Hero's Burial
Sunday Times, 18 May 2003
'ONE that was as mighty as the baobab has fallen." These words by President Thabo Mbeki at the funeral service of Walter Sisulu yesterday poignantly captured the life of one of… Read more »
