Former apartheid struggle stalwart and human rights lawyer George Bizos has died at age 92.

Bizos was part of the legal team that defended the Rivonia Treason Trialists.

He represented many ordinary citizens and families that were impacted by Apartheid.



When the news of his death was announced Wednesday morning – tributes poured in – acknowledging his contribution to the story of this country.



In the tribute to follow – Bizos gives us insight into the years when he befriended former President Nelson Mandela – but also into the struggles of the time.



This POWER 98.7 documentary  was written – compiled and produced by Denzil Taylor and Linda Manganye. 

Former apartheid struggle stalwart and human rights lawyer George Bizos has died at age 92.
Bizos was part of the legal team that defended the Rivonia Treason Trialists.
He represented many ordinary citizens and families that were impacted by Apartheid.

When the news of his death was announced Wednesday morning &ndash; tributes poured in &ndash; acknowledging his contribution to the story of this country.
 
In the tribute to follow &ndash; Bizos gives us insight into the years when he befriended former President Nelson Mandela &ndash; but also into the struggles of the time.
 
This POWER 98.7 documentary &nbsp;was written &ndash; compiled and produced by Denzil Taylor and Linda Manganye.&nbsp;

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