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Call for political parties to review candidate lists
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation supports the call by the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution (CASAC) and Corruption Watch urging political ...read more →
Tackling racism after 25 years of democracy
By Neeshan Balton This weekend, we will be given the final chance to register to vote in the upcoming elections. It will 25 years ...read more →
KATHRADA LECTURE SPEECH-JUDITH FEBRUARY
It really is a privilege for me to deliver this lecture today to honour the legacy of Ahmed Kathrada- a hero and icon of ...read more →
AKF Youth Leadership Camp to be hosted on Robben Island
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation (AKF) Youth Leadership Camp will commence this week at one of South Africa’s most historic sites, Robben Island. Forty ...read more →
KATHRADA LECTURE SPEECH -JUDITH FEBRUARY
It really is a privilege for me to deliver this lecture today to honour the legacy of Ahmed Kathrada- a hero and icon of ...read more →
Hundreds of volunteers make Winter Warm a success
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation hosted its 6th annual Operation Winter Warm campaign this past weekend with 450 community volunteers participating. The Foundation’s Dawood Raphalalane ...read more →
Kathrada Foundation condemns Kulula passenger’s racism
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation’s condemns the racist attitude of Kulula flight passenger, Alochna Moodley. Moodley admitted to using the used the k-word in a ...read more →
We are ready for Winter Warm!
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation’s annual Operation Winter Warm campaign will take place over the weekend of June 23 and 24. The Foundation is encouraging ...read more →
Youth views on contemporary challenges and the elections
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation’s Zenzile Mavuso spoke to several youth about what they felt are some of the challenges facing young people today, what ...read more →
Kathrada Foundation hosts Winter Warm stakeholder meeting
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation hosted a stakeholder meeting in preparation for Operation Winter Warm 2018. The meeting was to get a wide range of ...read more →
Kathrada Foundation Denounces Racist Comments Levelled against Ismail Momoniat
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation denounces the profoundly racist, politically reckless and highly inflammatory comments made by EFF parliamentary Chief Whip, Floyd Shivambu, targeting the ...read more →
Cash prizes for anti-racism essay writing competition
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation’s essay writing competition will now see the top three winners receive cash prizes over and above laptops. The top writer ...read more →
Kathrada Foundation welcomes withdrawal of ambassador to Israel
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation has welcomed the withdrawal of South Africa’s ambassador to Israel, Sisa Ngombane. The decision by the Department of International Relations ...read more →
Struggle veteran Isaac Makopo honoured
On the occasion of his 84th birthday, anti-apartheid struggle veteran, Isaac Makopo, was honoured for his integrity, selflessness and dedicated service to the people ...read more →
Youth essay competition against racism-Closing date 18 July 2018
Young people from across the country are encouraged to participate in the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation’s 2018 youth essay writing competition against racism. This year, ...read more →
Condolences on the passing of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation extends its condolences to the family, friends and comrades of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, who passed away this afternoon. “It is with ...read more →
Vicki Momberg sentencing sends a clear signal against overt racism
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation welcomes yesterday’s sentencing of Vicki Momberg by the Randburg Magistrate’s Court. Momberg was sentenced to three years imprisonment with one ...read more →
ARNSA calls on South Africans to mark Anti-Racism Week
The Anti-Racism Network South Africa (ARNSA) calls on the country to pledge to #RootOutRacism by marking Anti-Racism Week from March 14-21. Anti-Racism Week is ...read more →
Action must follow a great speech
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation welcomes the general tone and content of President Ramaphosa’s maiden State of the Nation Address (SONA). “Earlier this month, ...read more →
Kathrada Foundation welcomes Zuma’s resignation
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation welcomes the decision by Jacob Zuma to resign as President of the Republic of South Africa. “This evening’s announcement ...read more →
State capture being rolled back day by day
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation notes the announcement detailing the terms of reference of the state capture commission of inquiry. “We welcome the fact ...read more →
H&M management, marketing division should undergo anti-racism & diversity training
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation on January 11 wrote to H&M stores requesting a meeting following the publishing of the company’s racist advert. Several ...read more →
Condolences on passing of anti-apartheid activists
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation expresses its condolences to the family and friends of several anti-apartheid activists who passed on in recent days. “The ...read more →
State capture commission should remain focussed on Zuma and Guptas
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation notes President Jacob Zuma’s announcement of the establishment of the judicial commission of inquiry into state capture. “We cautiously ...read more →
Personal memories about Laloo Chiba, a lodestar for South Africa-Zaakirah Vadi
My dearest Uncle Isu, There isn’t a time that I cannot remember knowing you. You were a constant in my family’s life; ...read more →
Laloo Chiba- Letter To President Jacob Zuma
Dear Comrade President I sincerely hope that I do not appear to be arrogant in taking the liberty to address this letter directly to ...read more →
Obituary Comrade Laloo ‘Isu’ Chiba (1930-2017)
Anti-apartheid struggle stalwart and ANC veteran, Laloo ‘Isu’ Chiba (87), passed away on the morning of 8 December 2017 at his home in Lenasia ...read more →
Robben Islander Laloo Chiba (87) passes on
We would like to inform you that Ahmed Kathrada Foundation Board member and former Robben Island prisoner, Laloo Chiba (87), has passed away just ...read more →
Trump’s decision to move Israeli capital to Jerusalem denounced
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation strongly condemns US President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Trump tweeted that he has ...read more →
Neeshan Balton-Input to the Stalwarts and veterans conference
Greetings, my name is Neeshan Balton. I serve as the executive director of the AKF. On request from the organisers of the conference the ...read more →
Prema Naidoo – Address to the BNF Panel Discussion on Palestine
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation appreciates and honored to be invited to the BNF Panel discussion on international solidarity with the people of Palestine. ...read more →
Condolences on the passing of Eddie Daniels
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation is deeply saddened at the passing of anti-apartheid struggle stalwart, Eddie Daniels (89). Daniels, a former Robben Island prisoner, ...read more →
Free Palestine Boxing Tournament -Message of Support
“Uncle Kathy, as we knew him, was an ardent supporter of the Palestinian struggle and understood the importance of the historical, and current links ...read more →
Ahmed Kathrada Memorial Speech
It woud be a great disservice if I did not start this tribute to one of the legends of the ANC by raising my ...read more →
Kathrada – a man who drew people towards his ideals
On the eve of what would have been Ahmed Kathrada’s 88th birthday, Derek Hanekom reflects on Kathrada’s remarkable ability to ‘draw people in’… In ...read more →
AKF to take EFF leadership for Robben Island tour
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation will on August 30 take the leadership of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) for a tour of Robben Island. ...read more →
Community invited to dialogue on right to healthcare
The Studies in Poverty and Inequality Institute (SPII) supported by the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation will host the Lenasia leg of its “Our Rights” community ...read more →
Kathy was the brother I never had- Sahm Venter
He let me be his surrogate sister when all the available adoptive daughter positions in his life had been filled. Kathy was protective ...read more →
My Hero And Leader – A distinguished speech
Good morning, Sanbonani, Nameste, Assalaam Aleikom, Vanekun, Goeie More Cde Programme Director, Members of the Kathrada Family, Distinguished Guests, Comrades and Friends, Ladies ...read more →
Kathrada – a man who drew people towards his ideals
On the eve of what would have been Ahmed Kathrada’s 88th birthday, Derek Hanekom reflects on Kathrada’s remarkable ability to ‘draw people in’… In ...read more →
