Abraham Fischer

FISCHER, Abraham (Bram). (1908-1975) Lawyer, political activist and amateur actor. Originally a staunch supporter of Afrikaner Nationalism, he famously switched and became a leading member of the Communist Party and resistance fighter, who died in prison after being sentenced for treason by Verwoerd's Apartheid government. A grandson of a prime minister of the Orange Free State and son of a judge, he studied at Grey College in Bloemfontein and the Grey University College (later the University of the Orange Free State). While studying he was a member of the GUK Toneelvereniging (Dramatic Society) and in 1929 acted in the premiére production of Meester, written [and directed?] by the then professor of Afrikaans and Dutch, D.F. Malherbe, and co-starring Benedictus Kok and P.J. Meyer. His acting experience seemed to come out again when he made a daring escape from custody in 196* and utilized disguises to remain free for a while and continue his political activities. This included dressing as an old lady at one time. [

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