Dr. Nthato Harrison Motlana OMSG (16 Feb 1925 – 1 December 2008) was a prominent South African businessman, physician and anti-apartheid activist.
[1]: 204 He became politically active at Fort Hare when he joined the African National Congress Youth League and later became its secretary.
[1]: 203 He was tried alongside Nelson Mandela by the Apartheid regime during the Defiance Campaign of 1951–52.
[3] Motlana: The Sharpeville Massacre chillingly portrayed the readiness of the state to use violence to counter and crush opposition, a willingness that has been seen time and time again since then.Following apartheid, Motlana took a lead role in the formation of the New African Investments Limited, or NAIL, which purchased many previously white run corporations at below market value.
[5] Due to his huge success in business Motalana earned the nickname "Father of Black Economic Empowerment.