About Shanti Naidoo
Born 1935. Shanti Naidoo is a South African politician, political activist and anti-apartheid activist.
Shantavothie "Shanthie" Naidoo (6 March 1935 – 23 July 2026) was a South African anti-Apartheid activist and an early African National Congress (ANC) member. She was placed in solitary confinement for her political activism along with Winnie Mandela. After leaving South Africa, she continued her political activism on behalf of ANC from Britain. Naidoo died on 23 July 2026, at the age of 91.
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Who is Shanti Naidoo?
South African activist
When was Shanti Naidoo born?
Shanti Naidoo was born on 6 March 1935 in Transvaal Province.
What is Shanti Naidoo's occupation?
Shanti Naidoo is a politician, political activist and anti-apartheid activist.
What nationality is Shanti Naidoo?
Shanti Naidoo is South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shanti Naidoo. https://biography.guide/shanti-naidoo/
MLA: "Shanti Naidoo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/shanti-naidoo/.
Chicago: "Shanti Naidoo." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/shanti-naidoo/.
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