This is part of a series of stories to mark OR Tambo's centenary:

Had it not been for apartheid - celebrated struggle icon Oliver Reginald Tambo, would have been a doctor. Instead he studied law, by candlelight, and later, together with Nelson Mandela, set up South Africa's first black law firm. The ANC's longest serving President would have celebrated his 100th birthday this year. National centenary celebrations will be held in his home village of Nkantolo outside Bizana in the Eastern Cape on Friday. Senior Reporter, Candice Nolan has the details......