The Greeks in Africa

Since the days of Alexander the Great, Greeks have settled in Egypt. However, in the aftermath of the 1952 Egyptian revolution, many were forced to leave. We examine the presence of the Greeks in Egypt. The influence of the Greek diaspora is also prominent in South Africa. We speak to one of the most prominent figures of the Greek community there, a human rights lawyer who fought passionately against apartheid.

Greek Orthodox Cathedral dedicated to the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Downtown Alexandria, Egypt Source: Creative commons

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Stafanos Tamvakis, Honorary President of the Greek Community in Alexandria, Egypt and former President of the World Council of Hellenes Abroad (SAE)

George Bizos, highly regarded human rights lawyer living in South Africa.  He was part of the legal team that defended Nelson Mandela, Govan Mbeki and Walter Sisulu.

 

Producer: Odysseas Kripotos

Interviews: Themis Kallos & Emma Papaemanouel

Technical Production: Qazim Menxhiqi