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PASSING OF MARHOOM ISMAIL MAHOMED AYOB (1942–2025)
The African National Congress (ANC) notes with deep sadness the passing of Marhoom Ismail Mahomed Ayob, a distinguished legal practitioner and courageous ally of the liberation movement whose work contributed meaningfully to the struggle against apartheid and the pursuit of freedom in South Africa.
He was a trained Barrister and completed his articles and practised as an attorney at a time when the legal profession was itself a contested terrain in the fight against racial injustice. He served as the legal representative of Mama Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, Mama Rita Ndzanga and Isithwalandwe, President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela and in this capacity ,he was not only a lawyer but a trusted confidant, frequently visiting President Mandela during his incarceration and serving as a critical conduit of communication between the leadership in Robben Island and the ANC leadership in exile in Zambia.
His role required courage, discretion, and an unwavering commitment to the ideals of freedom, dignity, and human rights.
Through his legal work and personal integrity, Marhoom Ayob demonstrated the vital role played by progressive professionals who used their skills in service of justice and liberation, often at great personal risk.
His contribution forms part of the broader tapestry of solidarity that sustained the movement during its most difficult years.
The ANC extends its heartfelt condolences to his son, Zayd, his daughter-in-law, Rabia, his grandsons, and his sisters, as well as to the extended Ayob family, friends, and colleagues.
We join them in mourning the loss of a principled man whose life reflected quiet courage and steadfast commitment to justice. In accordance with Islamic, Janazah will take place today, 17 December 2025, at 13h15 after Zuhr Salaah, followed by burial at West Park Cemetery, Johannesburg.
May the soul of Marhoom Ismail Mahomed Ayob rest in eternal peace, and may his legacy of service to justice and humanity continue to inspire future generations.
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