Abdullah Abdurahman

Abdullah Abdurahman (18 December 1872 – 2 February 1940) was a South African politician and physician, born in Wellington, Cape Colony. He was the first Coloured city councillor of Cape Town, and the first ever Coloured South African to win election to a public body. He led the anti-segregationist movement African Political Organization established in 1902.

Abdullah Abdurahman
Abdullah Abdurahman
Born(1872-12-18)18 December 1872
Died2 February 1940(1940-02-02) (aged 67)
Alma materUniversity of Glasgow
Occupations
  • Physician
  • City councillor
ChildrenZainunnisa Gool
AwardsOrder for Meritorious Service: Class 1 (Gold)
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