📅 7 October 1960
Bram Fischer completed the defence case for the remaining accused, bringing the long political prosecution closer to judgment.
📅 11 November 1965
Fischer had gone underground while on trial for Communist Party activity. His arrest removed an important strategist and lawyer from active resistance.
📅 9 May 1966
Fischer was convicted of sabotage and Communist Party activity. His statement defended his decision to resist apartheid rather than accept racial privilege.