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Walter Sisulu (née Walter Max Ulyate Sisulu)
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Memorial Page for Walter Sisulu (née Walter Max Ulyate Sisulu)

May 18, 1912 – May 5, 2003(90 years)Died in:Johannesburg, Transvaal Province

South African anti-apartheid activist and member of the African National Congress

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Emoria lights a memorial candle for Walter Sisulu's birthday.

Emoria

May 18th, 2026

Emoria lights a memorial candle in remembrance of Walter Sisulu.

Emoria

May 5th, 2026

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Biography

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Padma Vibhushan in Public Affairs

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Albertina Nontsikelelo SisuluAlbertina Sisulu

Walter Sisulu (* May 18, 1912 in Transkei; † May 5, 2003 in Johannesburg) was a south African anti-apartheid activist and member of the African National Congress. He was 90 years old. He was married to Albertina Nontsikelelo Sisulu. He had at least 2 children (2 sons). He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in Public Affairs. His cause of death was Parkinson's disease. He was buried at South Africa.

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Born in Transkei, South Africa

1912

Married Albertina Nontsikelelo Sisulu

1944

until 2003

Padma Vibhushan in Public Affairs

1998

Died in Johannesburg, Transvaal Province (Parkinson's disease)

2003

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Walter Sisulu (née Walter Max Ulyate Sisulu). Forever remembered.