Shanthie Naidoo: key obituary facts
Is Shanthie Naidoo dead? Yes. Shanthie Naidoo died on July 23, 2026, at age 91.
Cause of death: Shanthie Naidoo's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Shanthie Naidoo known for?
She was a South African activist.
More about Shanthie Naidoo
Born: 6 March 1935.
Place of birth: Transvaal Province.
Gender: female.
Occupation: politician, political activist, anti-apartheid activist.
Also known as: Shantie Naidoo.
Shanthie Naidoo, a South African anti-apartheid activist and early African National Congress member, died on July 23, 2026, at the age of 91.
Born on March 6, 1935, in Pretoria in South Africa’s Transvaal Province, she became active in the liberation struggle and was among those placed in solitary confinement for political activism, alongside Winnie Mandela. After leaving South Africa, she continued to work for the ANC from Britain.
Also known as Shantie Naidoo, she remained identified with the anti-apartheid movement throughout her life.