1969
Claremont
Imam Abdullah Haron
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Imam Abdullah Haron served Al-Jaamia Masjid in Claremont from 1955 and edited Muslim News. Arrested on 28 May 1969 under the Terrorism Act, he died in police detention on 27 September after 123 days.
Al-Jaamia Masjid
Al-Jaamia Masjid is on Stegman Road in Claremont. Imam Haron led it from 1955 and edited Muslim News, so his public life ran through both the mosque and the printed page.
The reopened inquest
On 9 October 2023, a reopened inquest found that Imam Abdullah Haron had died through torture by the Security Branch. The judgment is among the sources below.
His grave
Imam Haron is buried at the Mowbray Muslim Cemetery. Both the mosque and the cemetery are listed under Places to visit.
From the page to the place
Plan a visit
Al-Jaamia Masjid (Stegman Road)
38 Stegman Road, Claremont
Al-Jaamia Masjid (Stegman Road) is a place to connect Cape Muslim history with a congregation’s everyday life. Imam Haron's mosque from 1955; open around prayer times. Its address places it within a neighbourhood that you can explore thoughtfully, but the mosque itself should be approached through its purpose as a place of worship. Make time for salah and read the related heritage material before coming.
Visiting detailsConfirm access and opening times before setting out.