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

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Zuleikha Mayat was a remarkable pioneer, evocative writer, public speaker, civic worker, human rights champion and philanthropist. She was a staunch supporter of Palestinian freedom and an end to Israeli apartheid and genocide. I am a scholar of social justice issues in South Africa and have known Mayat for 49 years, through my friendship with her children.

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

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. She was a…

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