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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
      Publication Date: 20/11/2020
      ISBN13: 9781431430550, 978-1431430550
      ISBN10: 1431430552
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      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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