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Alfred Nzo

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Alfred Nzo was a South African anti-apartheid activist, diplomat, and senior member of the African National Congress. He served as the ANC's secretary-general from 1969 to 1991 while much of the organization operated in exile. Following South Africa's first democratic election in 1994, Nelson Mandela appointed him minister of foreign affairs, a position he held until 1999.

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What role did Alfred Nzo hold in the ANC?

Alfred Nzo served as secretary-general of the African National Congress from 1969 to 1991. Much of that period was spent while the ANC operated in exile under apartheid.

What did Alfred Nzo do after South Africa's first democratic election?

Following South Africa's first democratic election in 1994, he became part of the country's new democratic government. His earlier work had combined anti-apartheid activism, ANC leadership, and diplomacy.

Was Alfred Nzo a diplomat or an activist?

He was both. Nzo was an anti-apartheid activist and senior ANC member, and he later served in diplomatic and government roles as South Africa transitioned to democracy.

How long was Alfred Nzo ANC secretary-general?

He held the ANC secretary-general position from 1969 through 1991, a span of about twenty-two years. The role covered the period when the organization was largely operating in exile.