Lionel 'Rusty' Bernstein (1920-2002) was arrested at Liliesleaf Farm in Rivonia, Joburg on July 11, 1963 alongside 13 of his comrades including Nelson Mandela, Walter Sisulu, Govan Mbeki and Ahmed Kathrada and was tried for sabotage at the infamous Rivonia Trial. Bernstein was acquitted in 1964 and fled the country with his family after being released on bail and continued to fight against apartheid while in exile.

Memory Against Forgetting is Bernstein's memoir of his time spent in South Africa as an activist, particularly covering the period between the 1930s and 1960s. This new edition of the book includes a foreword by Lord Joel Joffe and former South African President Thabo Mbeki.

At the launch of the new edition of the book award winning filmmaker and activist Toni Strasburg discusses Bernstein's activism and his life with fellow activist and former ANC politician Ronnie Kasrils.

The event starts at 18:00 for 18:30. Booking is essential. Email info.witspress@wits.ac.za by Fri Oct 28 to book. Entrance is free.