The Bizos family, the Legal Resources Centre, and the George Bizos SAHETI Scholarship and Bursary Fundare sad to report the passing of Advocate George Bizos SC at 17.30 on Wednesday 9 September. The funeral service of Bizos will take place at the Greek Orthodox Church in Johannesburg on Thursday, starting at 11h00. Bizos, who came to South Africa as a 13-year-old fleeing the Nazi occupation of Greece, played a key role in the legal fight to end apartheid, the racist system used to oppress South … South Africa on Thursday bade farewell to George Bizos, the “hero” anti-apartheid lawyer who represented Nelson Mandela at his trial for treason, at a state funeral filled with emotional tributes. It’s official: SA’s roads the most dangerous in the world, Multimedia Kindly note that a family Greek Orthodox funeral service for the late George Bizos will take place at 9:45 a.m. on Thursday 17 September 2020. Bizos, a revered, soft-spoken figure, died at his Johannesburg home … George was a lifelong campaigner against the use of the death penalty, and led the team that successfully acted for the Government arguing that the death penalty was unconstitutional. Special Official Funeral of the late human rights lawyer, Advocate George Bizos, 17 September 2020 Special Official Funeral of the late human rights lawyer and social activist Advocate George Bizos which was held at theGreek Orthodox Cathedral of Saints Constantine & Helen in Johannesburg. George Bizos South African human rights lawyer Funeral Died: 9 September 2020 Details of death: Not Confirmed GEORGE Bizos, the late human rights lawyer who defended Nelson Mandela and many other freedom fighters, has been given the ultimate honour by a government he helped install. Special official funeral for George Bizos. All rights reserved. “Messages of condolences to the family and friends of advocate Bizos can be done through an online tribute page, as well as an e-mail address,” said Williams. PHOTO: mg.co.za President Cyril Ramaphosa has honoured the late human rights lawyer and social activist Advocate George Bizos by declaring a special official funeral, category 1, for the distinguished South African. In support of that George established the George Bizos SAHETI Scholarship and Bursary Fund many years ago. George Bizos was born in 1927 in Vasilitsi, near Koroni in the south of Greece. During World War II, when the Germans occupied Greece in 1941, the young Bizos was at school in Kalamata, which was near his home town, Vasilitsi, where his father was a prominent citizen, having been the mayor at one time. For further information please contact Luzuko Koti, Luzukok@nelsonmandela.org +27 82 9940349. Adv Bizos served as legal counsel to Nelson Mandela for many years and … Picture: GCIS. Bizos was married to Arethe Daflos, known as "Rita", who he met in 1948 when she was an art student. George played an enormous role in mentoring many in the legal profession inside and outside the LRC, some of whom have progressed to very senior positions in the profession and the judiciary. The funeral will also be streamed live on government online platforms, government communication and information system (GCIS) director-general Phumla Williams announced. The couple had three sons. SIGN OUT. Rita died in 2017, shortly before her husband's 90th birthday. A funeral service was held for the renowned human rights lawyer and apartheid social activist George Bizos on Thursday morning at the Greek Orthodox Church in … George Bizos with Ndileka Mandela, Nelson Mandela's granddaughter (right) at a … BACK TO PREMIUM Bizos, 92, passed away on 9 September 2020. The special official funeral for the late advocate George Bizos, who died on 9 September at the age of 92, is being held on Thursday from 11am. https://citizen.co.za/.../watch-special-state-funeral-for-george-bizos President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered an eulogy. Bizos passed away at the age of 92 in the afternoon of Wednesday, 9 September 2020. var googletag = googletag || {}; The Bizos family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations are made to: Legal Resources Centre Adv Bizos devoted his career to the defence of human rights and served as counsel to leaders of the liberation movement as much as he assisted ordinary South Africans in realising socio-economic rights under apartheid as well as during the democratic dispensation. Special funeral service for George Bizos September 17, 2020 September 17, 2020 The African Mirror George Bizos , Georrge Bizos Funeral WARM tributes have been paid to the legendary South African human rights lawyer George Bizos, who has been laid to rest at the Heroes Acre at Johannesburg’s West Park Cemetery after an official, simple and yet dignified funeral service Government confirms details for funeral of George Bizos. Notably, he was awarded an Order for Meritorious Service Medal by President Nelson Mandela in 1999. George had a passion for education and was, with a cohort of others, instrumental in establishing SAHETI School more than 45 years ago with a vision - even during the dark years of apartheid, and sometimes in defiance of the apartheid regime - of having a Hellenic School open to all that has come to full fruition. South Africa on Thursday bade farewell to George Bizos, the "hero" anti-apartheid lawyer who represented Nelson Mandela at his trial for treason, at a state funeral filled with emotional tributes. September 12, 2020. in South Africa. The renowned lawyer passed away on … Human Rights lawyer and one of the leading lights in the fight against Apartheid, Advocate George Bizos will be laid to rest at the Westpark cemetery in Johannesburg on Thursday morning. He also played an instrumental role in the negotiations for the release of Nelson Mandela and other political prisoners and together with Arthur Chaskalson and others, assisted in the drafting of our democratic constitution, which he then defended vigorously. George Bizos either held positions in, contributed and gave his wise counsel to, or was a friend of the following institutions: The LRC established the George Bizos Human Rights Award in 2018. Gallery of images . BACK TO CITIZEN George is survived by his three sons and seven grandchildren. The George Bizos SAHETI Scholarship and Bursary Fund From its inception in 1978 he assisted in the background while pursuing his illustrious career, then joined the LRC in 1991, using our Centre as a base in key litigation including leading the team for the government in passing the Constitution in 1996, representing families of apartheid atrocities at the TRC, leading the LRC team at the Marikana Commission, seeking justice for the Timol and other families of people murdered in detention, and of course many other lesser known cases, always seeking justice for victims of injustice. He died at his home on Wednesday. 0. Atlanta-area shooting spree leaves 8 dead, Courts Share on Facebook Share on Twitter. The family requests that the public participate remotely by following these services online or on television. Reference: GB Memorial Donors may send an email to gbizosmemorial@lrc.org.za should they require a section 18A certificate. googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || []; Environment