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- 1993 (Accumulation)
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8 paintings on fabric
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The painting of the portraits of the President-Generals of the ANC was commissioned by the Film Resource Unit for the public launch of 'Ulibambe Lingashoni - Hold Up the Sun', a five part video documentary series on the ANC and popular power in the making.
The artists are from of J V Graphix, silk screen and sign-writers.
The painting is done on navy blue fabric.
From 1912 to 1993 the ANC has had ten presidents. Only 9 portraits were painted, and only eight are found in this collection.
The President-Generals of the African National Congress (ANC) 1912-1993
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John Dube 1912 - 1917
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S M Makgatho 1917 - 1924
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Z R Mahabane 1924 - 1927
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Josiah Gumede 1927 - 1930
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Pixley Ka Seme 1930 - 1937
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Z R Mahabane 1937 - 1940
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Dr A B Xuma 1940 - 1949
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Dr James Moroka 1949 - 1952
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Chief Albert Lutuli 1952 - 1967
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Oliver R Tambo 1967 - 1969 (acting)
1969 - 1991
- Nelson R Mandela 1991 - 1997
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These paintings were painted in 1993. From 1912 to 1993 the ANC has had ten President-Generals. Only 9 portraits were painted, of which only eight are found in this collection. These are:
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John Dube
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Josiah Gumede (not sure)
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Pixley ka Seme (not sure)
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Unidentified
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Dr Moroka
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Chief Lutuli
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O R Tambo
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Nelson Mandela
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20090812