Historical Person

Bram Fischer

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📍 South Africa

Bram Fischer

Gender: Male

Related Events

The defence closes its case in the Treason Trial

📅 7 October 1960

Bram Fischer completed the defence case for the remaining accused, bringing the long political prosecution closer to judgment.

Bram Fischer is arrested after months underground

📅 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.

Bram Fischer is sentenced to life imprisonment

📅 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.