28 September 1975
Trade unionist, politician and businessman Allison Wessels George (A.W.G.) Champion died at his home in Chesterville, Durban. He was known as a campaigner for racial equality and, himself a Zulu, devoted his life to the betterment of the Zulu people. In 1942, he was elected to the Native Representative Council (NRC) - one of the most outspoken members against apartheid in the council. From 1946 to 1947 he was president-general of the African National Congress (ANC). Champion occupied several positions in various other political organisations.
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