Zackie Achmat
South African activist, politician and film director · South Africa · On the map · Directors · Born 1962 · age 64
Abdurrazack "Zackie" Achmat is a South African activist and film director. He is a co-founder of the Treatment Action Campaign and known worldwide for his activism on behalf of people living with HIV and AIDS in South Africa.
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Fire in the BloodFilm2009
Fig TreesFilm, Christopher Moraka2001Homo Homini AwardAward2000Apostles of Civilised ViceFilm, Director1962Born21 March 1962Also in Deutsch
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About this person
He served as board member and co-director of Ndifuna Ukwazi, an organisation which aims to build and support social justice organisations and leaders, and was the chairperson of Equal Education. In 2024, he stood as independent candidate in the South African National Elections. However, he did not garner enough support to secure a seat in parliament.
