Background
SISULU, Walter Max Ulyate was born on May 18, 1912 in Transkei.
SISULU, Walter Max Ulyate was born on May 18, 1912 in Transkei.
Mission School, Transkei.
Joined ANC 1940, becoming Secretary-General. F., Treasure ANC Youth League. Organization Defiance Campaign 1952.
Banned from attending public meetings 1952. Arrested December 1956, charged with treason, acquitted March 1961, arrested November 1962 for breach of house-arrest provisions, sentenced to six years’ imprisonment for incitement to strike March 1963, freed on bail pending appeal. Escaped to Botswana, rearrested July 1963, sentenced to life imprisonment, Rivonia Trial June 1964, released October 1989.