Ismail Ayob

Ismail Mahomed Ayob
Ayob appearing on British late-night live discussion programme After Dark on 11 June 1988: "South Africa"
Born(1942-01-03)3 January 1942
Mafeking, South Africa
Died17 December 2025(2025-12-17) (aged 83)
Johannesburg, South Africa
OccupationLawyer

Ismail Mahomed Ayob (3 January 1942 – 17 December 2025) was a South African lawyer. During his career, he defended many people in anti-Apartheid cases. Ayob also became prominent because sometimes he disagreed with Nelson Mandela.

Ayob died on 17 December 2025 at the age of 83.

References

  1. ↑ "Ismail Ayob, A Key Figure In South Africa's Anti-Apartheid Struggle, Dies At 83". African News Agency. 17 December 2025. Retrieved 17 December 2025.