Apartheid struggle icon and human rights advocate George Bizos
In light of the passing of human rights lawyer George Bizos, Polity is republishing a series of 2011 interviews with the apartheid struggle icon in recognition of his contribution to the law and constitutionalism in South Africa.
In the five part series 'A Remarkable Life' apartheid struggle icon and human rights advocate George Bizos speaks to Creamer Media's Polity on:
- The changes I have witnessed in South Africa over my life
- The lessons and values I have drawn from my court experiences
- 'Don't blame the Constitution'
- 'Sloganeers'
- What the ancient Greeks can teach us.
PART 1:
George Bizos talks to Creamer Media's Polity about the changes that he has witnessed in South Africa over the past 17 years.
Click here to watch Part 2: George Bizos talks to Creamer Media's Polity about the lessons and values that he has drawn from his personal and professional experiences.
Click here to watch Part 3: George Bizos talks to Creamer Media about the Freedom Charter and South Africa’s Constitution.
Click here to watch Part 4: George Bizos talks to Creamer Media about ‘sloganeers’, ‘serious minded people’, and the importance of dialogue.
Click here to watch Part 5: George Bizos talks to Creamer Media about what the ancient Greeks can teach us about democracy.