Mongameli Johnson Tshali | |
|---|---|
| MK Chief of Staff | |
| In office 1967–1975 | |
| Preceded by | Lambert Moloi |
| Succeeded by | Joe Slovo |
| ANC Chief Representative for Mozambique | |
| In office 1975–1983 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 October 1938 Port Elizabeth, South Africa |
| Died | September 7, 2011 (aged 72) |
| Awards |       |
| Nickname(s) | Mxwako, Lennox Lagu |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | South Africa |
| Branch/service | South African Army uMkhonto we Sizwe |
| Years of service | 1961–1999 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | uMkhonto we Sizwe |
| Battles/wars | Wankie-Sipolilo Campaign |
Lennox Lagu, born Mongameli Johnson Tshali (16 October 1938 – 7 September 2011) was a commander of Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK), the armed wing of the African National Congress (ANC). He was a major general in the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). He was posthumously promoted to Lieutenant General, and the only general in the history of South African Military to be promoted posthumously.[1] He was a fierce opponent of the apartheid government.