BREAKING | Renowned human rights lawyer George Bizos has died

Ahmed Kathrada Foundation executive director Neeshan Balton tweeted that a “towering giant” had fallen.“We are immensely saddened by the news of the passing of George Bizos, a towering giant in so many facets of our liberation struggle. Now all the Rivonia trialists are joined by the last member of their legal team.During the height of apartheid, Bizos, a practicing attorney, dedicated his professional career to the fight for human rights.

we are immensely saddened by the news of the passing of George Bizos. A towering giant in so many facets of our liberation struggle. Now all the Rivonia trialists are joined by the last member of their legal team. Hamba Kahle Uncle George.

Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)

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