LOOK: Bizos on the right side of history, says Ramaphosa, as human rights lawyer is laid to rest

JOHANNESBURG: President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the late advocate George Bizos as being on the"right side of history".Ramaphosa declared the status of the funeral last week as a tribute to the freedom fighter.Bizo's son Alexia, who for a few minutes struggled to hold back tears, detailed how his father had always been a selfless man and that the family could have never disagreed to sharing his funeral with the nation.

Nicholas Bizos said his grandfather will be remembered as a man who never had an ambition for fame, material possessions. He detailed a story when his grandfather had rejected an offer to use a state-funded car while he was in Greece on a visit. "History will judge you as a good man, who will be remembered in South Africa, Greece and beyond," he said.Another moving tribute was given by former deputy chief justice Dikgang Moseneke. The two had worked closely together for many years and he fondly referred to him as"Uncle George".

"The same spirit that drove a young man like George to enter the legal profession should inspire others to follow the human rights profession. "If having principles and commitments and standing up for what is right means 'not fit and proper' then may we all be given that distinction. George was indeed a son of the soil, the soil itself. He was on the right side of history,"Ramaphosa said. |

Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)

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