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George Bizos: A Legacy of Justice and Humanity in South Africa

As our 45th anniversary approaches and we celebrate the 4th recipient of the George Bizos Human Rights Award, we take a moment to honour the incredible man who has left an indelible mark on the pursuit of justice in South Africa: George Bizos. From the very inception of the Legal Resources Centre (LRC) in 1979, […]

Geoff Budlender SC Honoured with George Bizos Human Rights Award

Celebrating Geoff Budlender SC: A Lifetime of Leadership in Justice and Equality with the George Bizos Human Rights Award We are honoured to announce that Geoff Budlender SC has been named the fourth recipient of the George Bizos Human Rights Award, an accolade that recognizes exceptional leadership and lifelong dedication to the cause of justice […]

Nadine Gordimer – Student, writer and activist

By George Bizos SC, assisted by Samantha Brener, both at the Legal Resources Centre.  Delivered in the Great Hall of the University of the Witwatersrand on 18 May 2017 Nadine Gordimer was a world-renowned writer. She has been richly praised by many of the world’s most respected voices. The independent Newspaper in London published the […]

Acceptance of the University Gold Medal

On acceptance of the University Gold Award for the Legal Resources Centre, presented by the University of the Witwatersrand, 23 March 2017 Speech by Janet Love, National Director On behalf of the Legal Resources Centre, I would like to convey our appreciation to the Council of Wits University for the honour and distinction bestowed upon […]