On 19 September 1983, Dr. Yusuf Dadoo passed away in exile; he was born on 5 September 1909.

"Dr. Yusuf Mohamed Dadoo played an outstanding role in the South African liberation movement for over half a century - in persuading the Indian community to link its destiny with that of the African majority, in building the unity of all the oppressed people and democratic whites of that country in a common struggle against racism, in promoting fearless and militant resistance to the oppressors, and in developing the international outlook of the movement and international solidarity with it. He led the non-violent Indian passive resistance movement - uniting Gandhians, Marxists and others. He was a founder and leader of the Non-European United Front, and of the Communist Party when it was revived as a clandestine organisation. And since going into exile in 1960, he played a key role in promoting underground and armed struggle in South Africa and a world-wide anti-apartheid movement."  - ES Reddy

To commemorate Dr Yusuf Dadoo we have put together a feature on his life and times.

Sources:

Pahad, E. A proud history of the Struggle. Website: sacp.org.za