What is the new name for Market Street?

JOHANNESBURG – Market Street in Johannesburg was officially renamed to Albertina Sisulu Road on 20 October, a day before the late political stalwart’s birthday. Albertina Nontsikelelo Sisulu was a political activist and a nurse who dedicated her life to fighting all forms of injustice.

What was Madiba Street called before?

Vermeulen Street
Vermeulen Street → Madiba Street. Schubart Street→ Sophie de Bruyn Street. Potgieter Street → Kgosi Mampuru Street.

Is Albertina Sisulu still alive?

Deceased (1918–2011)
Albertina Sisulu/Living or Deceased

What is the new name for Johannesburg?

Johannesburg is called eGoli, literally meaning “the place of gold.” Durban is called eThekwini, which translates as “In the Bay” (although some controversy was caused when several eminent Zulu linguists claimed that the name actually means “the one-testicled one” referring to the shape of the bay).

Who was Albertina Sisulu and what did she do?

Albertina Sisulu (October 21, 1918–June 2, 2011) was a prominent leader in the African National Congress and the anti-Apartheid movement in South Africa. The wife of the well-known activist Walter Sisulu, she provided much-needed leadership during the years when most of the ANC’s high command was either in prison or in exile.

Where did Albertina Nontsikelelo Sisulu live in Johannesburg?

Albertina qualified as a nurse and married Walter Sisulu in that same year. Nelson Mandela and then wife Evelyn were best man and bridesmaid at the Sisulu wedding at the Bantu Men’s Social Club in Johannesburg on 15 July 1944. Albertina and Walter Sisulu lived at No. 7372 in Orlando, Soweto.

What was the song that Albertina sang in 1956?

On August 9, 1956, Albertina was involved in the women’s anti-pass protest, helping the 20,000 prospective demonstrators avoid police stops. During the march, the women sang a freedom song: Wathint’ abafazi, Strijdom!

Why did Albertina go to jail in 1958?

In 1958, Albertina was jailed for taking part in a protest against the Sophiatown removals. She was one of around 2,000 protestors who spent three weeks in detention. Albertina was represented in court by Nelson Mandela; all of the protesters were eventually acquitted.