Observatoire des droits humains (anglais seulement)

Zuleikha Mayat: South African author and activist who led a life of courage, compassion and integrity

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par Saleem Badat, Research Professor, UFS History Department, University of the Free State

Few Indian South African women have achieved wider public recognition than author, human rights and cultural activist Zuleikha Mayat, who passed away on 2 February 2024. An honorary doctorate from the University of KwaZulu-Natal was just one of many awards bestowed on her during a life that spanned almost 98 years.

Mayat was a remarkable pioneer, evocative writer, public speaker, civic worker, human rights champion and philanthropist.…

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