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

1. John Dube 1912 - 1917

2. S M Makgatho 1917 - 1924

3. Z R Mahabane 1924 - 1927

4. Josiah Gumede 1927 - 1930

5. Pixley Ka Seme 1930 - 1937

6. Z R Mahabane 1937 - 1940

7. Dr A B Xuma 1940 - 1949

8. Dr James Moroka 1949 - 1952

9. Chief Albert Lutuli 1952 - 1967

10. Oliver R Tambo 1967 - 1969 (acting)

1969 - 1991

11. Nelson R Mandela 1991 - 1997