New Internationalist, May 1st, 2007
Zackie Achmat, the South African political activist most famous for his stand on AIDS, has inspired many. But if you ask him for his source of inspiration, he will credit his grandfather: 'His example instilled in me the importance of treating all people with equal human dignity and respect.' These values have shaped Zackie's life as an activist, which began when he rallied fellow students in the Cape to stand in solidarity with their comrades in Soweto during the Student Uprisings of 1976. He was imprisoned frequently for his anti-apartheid activities and it became impossible to complete his ...
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