Oliver Tambo was a prominent South African anti-apartheid activist and politician. Born on October 27, 1917, he played a crucial role in the African National Congress (ANC), helping to lead the struggle against the oppressive apartheid regime. Tambo served as the ANC's president from 1967 to 1991 and was instrumental in gaining international support for the anti-apartheid movement. Tambo was educated at the University of Fort Hare and later became a lawyer. He went into exile in 1960 after the Sharpeville Massacre and worked tirelessly to mobilize global opposition to apartheid. His leadership and vision were vital in uniting various factions within the ANC and fostering solidarity among anti-apartheid groups worldwide.