Dullah Omar
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Abdullah Mohamed Omar OLS (26 May 1934 – 13 March 2004), better known as Dullah Omar, was a South African anti-Apartheid activist, lawyer, and a minister in the South African cabinet from 1994 until his death.
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Dullah Omar | |
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Minister of Transport | |
In office 1999–2004 | |
President | Thabo Mbeki |
Preceded by | Mac Maharaj |
Succeeded by | Jeff Radebe |
Minister of Justice | |
In office 1994–1999 | |
President | Nelson Mandela |
Preceded by | Kobie Coetsee |
Succeeded by | Penuell Maduna |
Personal details | |
Born | Abdullah Mohamed Omar (1934-05-26)26 May 1934 Observatory, Cape Town, Cape Province, Union of South Africa |
Died | 13 March 2004(2004-03-13) (aged 69) |
Alma mater | University of Cape Town |
Occupation | Lawyer |
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