You are invited to the fifth annual Anton Lubowski Memorial Lecture celebrating the life of anti-apartheid activist and advocate, Anton Theodor Eberhard August Lubowski (3 February 1952 – 12 September 1989). The lecture is presented by Stellenbosch University’s Development and Alumni Relations Division, in partnership with the Faculty of Law and Simonsberg Residence. This year’s lecture will be hosted online and in-person.Please join our speakers, Zackie Achmat, co-director of NGO Ndifuna Ukwazi (Dare to Know), and co-founder of the Treatment Action Campaign, and Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, founder of the Gift of the Givers Foundation, as they discuss the establishment of a movement for social impact and change.Our moderator is Max du Preez, editor of Vrye Weekblad, author, commentator and friend of the late Anton Lubowski. More on our speakers:Abdurrazack “Zackie” Achmat is a South African activist and film director. He co-founded the Treatment Action Campaign and is renowned worldwide for his advocacy on behalf of individuals living with HIV and AIDS in South Africa. Currently, he serves as a board member and co-director of Ndifuna Ukwazi, an organisation dedicated to bolstering social justice entities and leaders. Additionally, he holds the position of chairperson at the Equal Education movement.Dr Imtiaz Sooliman is a South African medical doctor and philanthropist. He gave up his career as a medical doctor to pursue the field of humanitarian aid and founded the Gift of the Givers Foundation. The Gift of the Givers Foundation is the largest disaster response non-governmental organisation of African origin on the African continent. He is the founder and chairperson.Venue: Simonsberg Residence AND Online (Microsoft Teams)Date: Wednesday, 27 September 2023Time: 18:00 – 19:30RSVP: Send an email to alumni@sun.ac.za to RSVP by Friday 22 September.If you wish to join via Microsoft Teams, a link will be sent via email on Tuesday 26 September.We look forward to welcoming you.
