William H. Andrews (unionist)
William Henry Andrews | |
|---|---|
Bill Andrews | |
| General Secretary of the Communist Party of South Africa | |
| In office 1921–1925 | |
| Chairman of the Communist Party of South Africa | |
| In office 1939–1950 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 April 1870 Leiston, Suffolk, England, UK |
| Died | 25 December 1950 (aged 80) Rondebosch, Cape Town |
| Political party | CPSA |
| Other political affiliations | SALP (1910–1915) ISL (1915–1921) |
William Henry Andrews (20 April 1870 – 26 December 1950) was the first chairman of the South African Labour Party (SALP) and the first General Secretary of the Communist Party of South Africa. He was also active in the formation of the Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union.