Ebrahim Ismail Ebrahim, A Gentle Revolutionary by Shannon Ebrahim

Origin date: 1 July 2017
Updated: 6 Dec 2019

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In a final interview just before his hospitalisation and passing, anti-apartheid struggle stalwart Ahmed Kathrada was asked to sum up the life of Ebrahim Ismail Ebrahim, or “Ebie” as he is fondly known, in one word. Kathrada said that “courage” best describes him. He added that Ebie’s life has been characterised by the “spirit of sacrifice”.This booklet captures precisely that – the story of someone who from his early teens, dedicated his life to political activism, in time becoming one of the most senior leaders of the liberation movement. It is the story of someone who despite immense obstacles - including torture, imprisonment and constant degradation at the hands of the apartheid state - remained resolute in the struggle for freedom.

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01Shannon Ebrahim, Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, 2017

Last updated · 6 Dec 2019

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South African History Online. (2019, December 6). Ebrahim Ismail Ebrahim, A Gentle Revolutionary by Shannon Ebrahim . South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/R-0149796

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