Alfred Bitini Xuma
Alfred Bitini Xuma | |
|---|---|
| 7th President-General of the African National Congress | |
| In office 1940–1949 | |
| Preceded by | Zacharias Richard Mahabane |
| Succeeded by | James Moroka |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 March 1893 Manzana Village, Transkei |
| Died | 27 January 1962 (aged 68) |
| Political party | African National Congress |
| Nickname | AB Xuma |
Alfred Bitini Xuma, OLG, commonly referred to by his initials as AB Xuma (8 March 1893 – 27 January 1962), was the first black South African to become a medical doctor, as well as a leader, activist and president-general of the African National Congress (ANC) from 1940 to 1949. He was a member of the African American founded Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.