Hilda Bernstein OLG (15 May 1915 – 8 September 2006) was a British-born author, artist, and an activist against apartheid and for women's rights.

She was born Hilda Schwarz in London, England, and emigrated to South Africa at the age of 18 years, becoming active in politics.

She married fellow activist Lionel "Rusty" Bernstein in March 1941, and together they played prominent roles in the struggle to end apartheid in South Africa.

As early as 1946 the South African government began its attempts to limit her activities and minimize her political influence.

In 1963 her husband Rusty was one of 19 African National Congress (ANC) leaders arrested at Johannesburg suburb of Rivonia.

In exile, the Bernsteins eventually settled in Britain, where they continued to work in support of the African National Congress.

In 1998, both Rusty and Hilda were awarded honorary degrees from the University of Natal for their role in helping to bring democracy to South Africa.

In March 2011, the country of Gambia issued a postage stamp in her honour, naming her as one of the Legendary Heroes of Africa.