Notable members

In 1987, a benefit hardcore compilation album Viva uMkhonto we Sizwe! was released on the Dutch label Konkurrel. It featured Scream, Challenger Crew, Morzelpronk, Social Unrest, The Ex, Depraved, Victims Family, B.G.K., Rhythm Pigs, Everything Falls Apart, Kafka Prosess, S.C.A.*, and 76% Uncertain.

Zimbabwean-born African-American author and filmmaker M.K. Asante Jr. embraced the initials M. K. after uMkhonto we Sizwe.

Dave Matthews Band song "#36" is dedicated to Chris Hani, the assassinated chief of staff of the uMkhonto we Sizwe and the leader of the South African Communist Party, and includes the refrain, "Hani, Hani, won't you dance with me?"

Notable members

In addition to co-founder Nelson Mandela,[29] notable members include: • Tatamkhulu Afrika • Sipho Binda • Anton Fransch • Joe Gqabi • Denis Goldberg • Harry Gwala • Chris Hani • Samuel Hlongwane • Ronnie Kasrils • Moses Kotane • Tryphina Mboxela Jokweni • Lennox Lagu • Moses Mabhida • Robert McBride • Mac Maharaj • Dikgope Madi • Solomon Mahlangu • Isaac Lesiba Maphotho • Rudzani Maphwanya • Jerry Masisi • Vusumuzi Masondo • Davidson Masuku • Lawrence Mbatha • Govan Mbeki • Thabo Mbeki • Duma Mdutyana • Raymond Mhlaba • Wilton Mkwayi • Joe Modise • Thandi Modise • Thabiso Mokhosi • Lambert Moloi • Alex Moumbaris • Fabian Msimang • Mavuso Msimang • Refiloe Johannes Mudimu