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Dr Abdullah Abdurahman (1872-1940) was the first person of colour ever to be elected to political office in South Africa. He represented some of the poorest people in Cape Town on the City Council and then the Provincial Council. First winning a seat in 1904, he was to serve the city for 36 years.

Dr Abdullah Abdurahman

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      Publisher Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd
      Published 20 November 2020
      ISBN-13 9781431430550
      978-1431430550
      ISBN-10 1431430552
      Also in:
      Ethnic studies / Ethnicity Political oppression and persecution

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Dr Abdullah Abdurahman (1872-1940) was the first person of colour ever to be elected to political office in South Africa. He represented some of the poorest people in Cape Town on the City Council and then the Provincial Council. First winning a seat in 1904, he was to serve the city for 36 years.

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