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Bram Fischer dies

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30 Sep 2019
Bram Fischer dies

Bram Fischer

Former leader of South African Communist Party (SACP) Bram Fischer died of cancer at his brother Dr Paul Fischer's house in Bloemfontein. After news of his illness became known, liberal newspapers and political leaders embarked on an intensive campaign for his release. As a result he was put under house arrest at his brother's home in Bloemfontein until he passed away.

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  1. 01Louis Fischer, A., (2007), 'Bram Fischer: Information', from answers.com [online], Available at https://www.answers.com/topic/bram-fischer [Accessed: 27 May 2014]
  2. 02Fischer, B., (2007), 'Biography of Bram Fischer', from zar.co.za [online], Available at https://zar.co.za/fischer.htm

Last updated · 30 Sep 2019

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South African History Online. (2011, March 16). Bram Fischer dies. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012231

South African History Online (2011) 'Bram Fischer dies', South African History Online, 16 March. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012231 (Accessed: 5 August 2026).

South African History Online, Bram Fischer dies [website], https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012231, (accessed 5 August 2026).

"Bram Fischer dies." South African History Online, 16 Mar. 2011, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012231. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

South African History Online. "Bram Fischer dies." South African History Online. March 16, 2011. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012231.

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