Abdulhay Jassat Explained

Abdulhay Jassat (born 12 June 1934), also known as Charlie Jassat, is a South African political activist who was imprisoned following the Rivonia Trial.[1] [2] He was tortured in prison.[3] He later escaped from prison alongside Arthur Goldreich, Moosa Moolla, and Harold Wolpe.[4] [5] He was awarded the Order of Luthuli.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Abdulhay Jassat South African History Online. www.sahistory.org.za.
  2. Web site: The smiling policeman: Not every Afrikaner in the apartheid security. 16 July 1994. The Independent.
  3. Web site: Truth Commission - Special Report - Volume 2, Chapter 3. sabctrc.saha.org.za.
  4. Web site: Charlie and Harlene Jassat’s story of apartheid torture and escape. Peta. Wolpe. 8 August 2023. Daily Maverick.
  5. Web site: Escape from jail. joburg.org.za. 22 September 2024.
  6. Web site: Abdhulhay Jassat The Presidency.