Lennox Lagu

Mongameli Johnson Tshali
MK Chief of Staff
In office
1967–1975
Preceded byLambert Moloi
Succeeded byJoe Slovo
ANC Chief Representative for Mozambique
In office
1975–1983
Personal details
Born(1938-10-16)16 October 1938
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
DiedSeptember 7, 2011(2011-09-07) (aged 72)
AwardsOperational Medal for Southern Africa ' South Africa Service Medal ' Unitas (Unity) Medal ' Service Medal ' Service Medal ' Service Medal '
Nickname(s)Mxwako, Lennox Lagu
Military service
AllegianceSouth Africa
Branch/serviceSouth African Army
uMkhonto we Sizwe
Years of service1961–1999
RankLieutenant General
CommandsuMkhonto we Sizwe
Battles/warsWankie-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.