Raymond Mphakamisi Mhlaba (12 February 1920 – 20 February 2005) was an anti-apartheid activist, Communist and leader of the African National Congress (ANC) also as well the first premier of the Eastern Cape.
Mhlaba spent 25 years of his life in prison. Well known for being sentenced, along with Nelson Mandela, Govan Mbeki, Walter Sisulu and others in the Rivonia Trial, he was an active member of the ANC and the South African Communist Party (SACP) all his adult life. His kindly manner brought him the nickname “Oom Ray”.
Popular people from Mhlaba last name
Nkululeko Mhlaba (Technology/Finance)
CEO and founder of Phungela, an enterprise technology and digital solutions firm headquartered in Sandton. Started the company in 2020 with R2,000 and a laptop. Phungela is ISO-certified with 51% women ownership and 100% Black and youth ownership. Previously worked in banking sector. Holds qualifications from University of Pannonia (Hungary), Dublin Business School, Harvard Business School, and is pursuing Master of Philosophy in Inclusive Innovation from UCT Graduate School of Business.
CEO and founder of Phungela, an enterprise technology and digital solutions firm headquartered in Sandton. Started the company in 2020 with R2,000 and a laptop. Phungela is ISO-certified with 51% women ownership and 100% Black and youth ownership. Previously worked in banking sector. Holds qualifications from University of Pannonia (Hungary), Dublin Business School, Harvard Business School, and is pursuing Master of Philosophy in Inclusive Innovation from UCT Graduate School of Business.
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