In May 1961, South Africa was to be declared a Nationalist Republic. There was a white referendum, but no African was consulted. — Oliver Tambo Copy Share Image
My problem in calling for pressures on South Africa is to convince the youth to convince their governments and people that it… — Oliver Tambo Copy Share Image
Whoever says that sanctions will only deteriorate the situations of blacks in South Africa does not know the criminal, murderous character of… — Oliver Tambo Copy Share Image
We believe that the world, too, can destroy apartheid, firstly by striking at the economy of South Africa. — Oliver Tambo Copy Share Image
It may be that apartheid brings such stupendous economic advantages to countries that they would sooner have apartheid than permit its destruction. — Oliver Tambo Copy Share Image
If apartheid is removed, then the violence that is necessary to maintain it will be removed along with the pressures from apartheid which create… — Oliver Tambo Copy Share Image
We have a vision of South Africa in which black and white shall live and work together as equals in conditions of peace and… — Oliver Tambo Copy Share Image
Mandela drafted the M Plan, a simple, commonsense plan for organization on a street basis so that Congress volunteers would be in daily touch… — Oliver Tambo Copy Share Image
The violence associated with the A.N.C. is minimal, infinitesimal next to the violence of the apartheid regime. — Oliver Tambo Copy Share Image
How can it be said we should use only constitutional means in our struggle, when all resistance is illegal and we have no way… — Oliver Tambo Copy Share Image
I am convinced that the world-wide protests during the Rivonia trial saved Mandela and his fellow-accused from a death sentence. But in South Africa,… — Oliver Tambo Copy Share Image
Whites, like ourselves, belong to our country. They are compatriots, fellow citizens... we see them as Africans. — Oliver Tambo Copy Share Image
The popularity of leaders like Mandela was an invitation to counter-attack by the government. Mandela was banned from speaking, from attending gatherings, from leaving… — Oliver Tambo Copy Share Image
Using the power you derive from the discovery of the truth about racism in South Africa, you will help us to remake our part… — Oliver Tambo Copy Share Image
My sister had some ailment and convulsions that she suffered from, and she had been sent to some place to go and get healed… — Oliver Tambo Copy Share Image
The U.S. is the last country that should see itself as an ally of the apartheid system. — Oliver Tambo Copy Share Image
You were not wanted. You were, at best, tolerated. You had to be constantly on your guard, like an animal in a jungle full… — Oliver Tambo Copy Share Image
