Graeme Bloch remembered as ‘courageous, brave’ & ‘a true renaissance man’ Several people paid tribute to Bloch at a memorial service held at the St George's Cathedral on Friday. A screenshot of anti-apartheid activist Graeme Bloch. Picture: SABC Digital News/YouTube 4 hours ago CAPE TOWN – ‘A South African hero, courageous, brave and humble, a true renaissance man’ – these were just some of the terms used to describe liberation struggle veteran and education specialist Professor Graeme Bloch. Several people paid tribute to Bloch at a memorial service held at the St George's Cathedral on Friday. Lance Bloch was one of many people who paid tribute to his brother as friends and loved ones gathered to bid him a final farewell.