#PODCAST Close friends of the late Professor Jerry Coovadia celebrate his selfless commitment to social justice #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Professor Jerry Coovadia is being hailed for his unwavering commitment to social justice. Professor Coovadia founded the civil society group, Active Citizens Movement (ACM) in 2017 along with other activist. The NGO was formed to promote the principles of accountability of public servants and active citizenry. His former medical student and member of the ACM, Dr Ashok Chandika, spoke to Newsbreak on the sidelines of Professor Coovadia's funeral yesterday afternoon. Dr Chandika says Professor Coovadia's ability to speak truth to power inspired all around him...