Winnie Motlalepule Kgware
South African political activist
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Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
South African political activist and wife of Nelson Mandela
Nichelle Nichols
Actress, singer and dancer Nichelle Nichols is best known for her work as Lt. Uhura in the original Star Trek series, six subsequent films and Star Trek: The Animated Series.
Anna Tempo
South African religious activist
Anna Victoria Mangena
South African nurse
Zubeida Mayet
South African journalist and anti-apartheid activist
Zondeni Veronica Sobukwe
South African health practitioner and activist
Zamazulu Thembekile Nkosi
The first Black matron in the Natal Provincial Administration and in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Annie Silinga
South African anti-apartheid activist
Ashley Carline
Cmdr. Ashley Carline, a surface warfare officer, served as the Chief of Naval Operations’ Flag Aide from 2018 –2020. She is the first Black woman to serve as Aide-de-Camp for two different Chiefs of Naval Operations. Carline went on to serve as a Navy legislative fellow.