Zackie Achmat
Zackie Achmat | |
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Achmat at an Open Society Foundation of South Africa event on police accountability in 2013 | |
| Born | 21 March 1962 Vrededorp, Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Alma mater | University of the Western Cape |
| Occupation(s) | Activist, film director |
| Employer | Ndifuna Ukwazi (Dare to Know) |
| Known for | HIV/AIDS activism |
| Political party | Independent |
| Board member of | Ndifuna Ukwazi (Dare to Know) Equal Education |
| Spouse | Dalli Weyers (m. 2008; div. 2011) |
| Parent(s) | Suleiman Achmat and Mymoena Adams |
| Relatives | Taghmeda "Midi" Achmat (sister) |
| Website | www |
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Abdurrazack "Zackie" Achmat (born 21 March 1962) is a South African activist and film director. He is a co-founder the Treatment Action Campaign and known worldwide for his activism on behalf of people living with HIV and AIDS in South Africa. He served as board member and co-director of Ndifuna Ukwazi (Dare to Know), 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.