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Edwin Cameron: A pillar of social justice and judicial compassion

Justice Edwin Cameron has stepped down from the bench after 25 years. He will be remembered, among other things, for his role in the fight to allow ARV treatment for people with HIV/Aids

29 September 2019 - 00:00 By sue de groot

Just as poker players have habitual gestures that tell their opponents what cards they are likely to be holding, so too do most people favour words or phrases that reveal facets of their character.  In Edwin Cameron’s case, these words are “I think”...

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