Biography & Wikipedia
Zackie Achmat was born in South Africa on March 21, 1962. Socially aware filmmaker and activist knew for films such as Apostles of Civilised Vice and Law and Freedom. He has been involved in the LGBT and social justice movements.
Zackie Achmat co-founded the National Coalition for Gay and Lesbian Equality in 1994, and as its director, he facilitated the prosecution of cases that led to the decriminalization of sodomy and the granting of equal status to same-sex partners in the immigration process. Based on his personal experiences, Achmat wrote a widely cited piece about sexuality in South African prisons.
Age and birthday
Zackie Achmat was born on March 21, 1962. he will be 61 in 2023.
Height and weight
Zackie Achmat’s height and weight are unknown
Nationality & Ethnicity
Zackie Achma is a citizen of South Africa who is of black accent
Education
Zackie Achmat did not matriculate but graduated from the University of the Western Cape in 1992 with a BA Hons degree in English literature and went on to study filmmaking at the Cape Town Film School.
Political party and views
While in prison, he joined the African National Congress (ANC).
Parents and siblings
Zackie Achmat’s parents are Suleiman Achmat and Mymoena Adams. Taghmeda “Midi” Achmat is his only sister.
Husband and children
Achmat married his partner and fellow activist Dalli Weyers in a ceremony in the Cape Town suburb of Lakeside on January 5, 2008. The couple separated amicably in June 2011.
Salary and net worth
He is estimated to be worth $150,000 in net worth.
Social media: Instagram & Twitter
TWITTER: Zackie Achmat (@ZackieAchmat)
INSTAGRAM: Zackie Achmat (@zackiea)
