Sihle Mbongwa was a member of the African National Congress’ military wing, Umkhonto we Sizwe in 1977. Mbongwa was arrested for his MK involvement and sentenced to 12 years on Robben Island, completing his law degree during this time. He worked in various state institutions after his release in 1991, and also served on the Robben Island Museum Council. Mbongwa died in 2008.
