Shanti Naidoo: key obituary facts
Is Shanti Naidoo dead? Yes. Shanti Naidoo died on July 24, 2026, at age 91.
Cause of death: Shanti Naidoo's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Shanti Naidoo known for?
She was a South African activist.
More about Shanti Naidoo
Born: 6 March 1935.
Place of birth: Transvaal Province.
Gender: female.
Occupation: politician, political activist, anti-apartheid activist.
Also known as: Shantie Naidoo.
Shanti Naidoo, a South African anti-apartheid activist, died on July 24, 2026, at the age of 91.
Born in Pretoria on March 6, 1935, she was also known as Shantavothie, or Shanthi Naidoo. An early African National Congress member, she was detained in solitary confinement for her political activism, alongside Winnie Mandela.
After leaving South Africa, she continued to support the ANC through political work in Britain.