Alfred Bitini Xuma, OLG, commonly referred to by his initials as AB Xuma[1][2] (8 March 1893 – 27 January 1962),[3][4] was the first black South African to become a medical doctor, as well as a leader, activist and president-general of the African National Congress (ANC) from 1940 to 1949.[5] He was a member of the African American founded Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.[6]
^"Dr. A. B. Xuma: Rise of African Nationalism". The Times. 30 January 1962.
^Wesley, Charles H. (1981) [1928]. The History of Alpha Phi Alpha, A Development in College Life (14th ed.). Chicago, Illinois: Foundation Publishers. pp. 148, 239. ASINB000ESQ14W.