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Former Constitutional Court Judge, jurist and struggle stalwart, Justice Zak Yacoob gave a stirring keynote address at the the I decide = I am exhibition

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Former Constitutional Court Judge, jurist and struggle stalwart, Justice Zak Yacoob gave a stirring keynote address at the the I decide = I am exhibition

Former Constitutional Court Judge, jurist and struggle stalwart, Justice Zak Yacoob gave a stirring keynote address at the the I decide = I am exhibition. The cocktail event was held at our Sandton offices in partnership with the Centre for Human Rights. The exhibit was displayed during the month of October.

8 Nov 2017 Video

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