Nthato Motlana

Dr. Nthato Harrison Motlana (1925- Nov. 30, 2008) was a prominent South African businessman, physician and anti-apartheid activist. He was tried alongside Nelson Mandela by the Apartheid regime during the Defiance Campaign of 1951-52, and played a prominent role during the Soweto uprising as one of the members of the Soweto Committee of Ten. ^[1]

Following apartheid, Motlana took a lead role in the formation of the New African Investments Limited, or NAIL, which purchased many previously white run corporations at below market value. These included South Africa's largest newspaper The Sowetan. ^[2]

Motlana served on the boards of Putco, Rand Water Board, Adcock Ingram Group and Sasol, amongst other civic and academic institutions. ^[3]

He died on November 30, 2008 at his home in Johannesburg.^[3]

References

1. ^ Mandela mourns Nthato Motlana Southafrica.info
2. ^ South African Media in Transition by, Colin Sparks, Journal of African Media Studies, vol. 2, number 2, 2009 pg. 201
3. ^ ^{a b} Motlana: the passing of a great man by, Ndaba Dlamini, Joburg.org