Chief Luthuli from South Africa became the first African to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1960 for his non-violent stance in fight for liberation. The South African government however, refused to allow Luthuli to leave the country to accept the award until December 1961. | African and Black History AfricanArchives

#OnThisDay in 1961, Albert Lutuli made his acceptance speech for the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo. In the same year, he was asked to lead an armed struggle in the fight against apartheid - a move he ultimately could not publicly support, but did not oppose. Luthuli was values-driven and passionate about peace, non-violence and democracy. He has come to embody the meaning of sound leadership and morality in South Africa's struggle history. Learn more about Luthuli and his role in South African histo

MK isifikile e Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital. | Sthembiso Mngoma