The Foundation’s core objective is to deepen non-racialism through its various departments and activities. It has not only advocates for this Constitutional ideal, but has actively intervened in incidents wherein racial tensions have flared. Through ongoing media work the Foundation keeps track of racial issues and responds consistently. It spearheads the Anti-Racism Network South Africa along with the Mandela Foundation. Its executive director is also part of the Gauteng provincial team of eminent persons set up to deal with issues of race and discrimination.

  • Shaping a Global Response to Racism: Ahmed Kathrada Foundation at UNESCO, Paris

    Our Programme Manager recently joined the Consultation Meeting on the Global Alliance Against Racism and Discriminations at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris (10–11 December 2025). This important initiative brought together experts, policymakers, and activists from around the world to strategise on how a global alliance can effectively combat racism and discrimination in all its forms. The…

  • Call for Expressions of Interest: National Transformation Conference 2025

    Three decades into democracy, South Africa continues to face the deep structural legacies of racial inequality, economic exclusion, land dispossession, and spatial injustice. While a progressive legal and policy framework was introduced to address these challenges, including the Employment Equity Act, B-BBEE, and land reform policies, persistent gaps inimplementation, enforcement, and alignment with national development…

  • Anti racism week 2024 media resources

    The Annual Anti-Racism Week, presented by the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation in collaboration with the Anti-Racism Network South Africa, revolves around the theme, “Learn, Speak, Act: Combating Racism Together”. This theme underscores the persistent efforts required to tackle and eliminate racism in South Africa. It promotes introspection, education, and collaboration as key elements to contribute towards…

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  • Anti-Racism Week 2025: Unite for Equality, Act Against Racism

    The Anti-Racism Network South Africa (ARNSA), convened by the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, will observe Anti-Racism Week 2025 from March 14 to 21. Held during Human Rights Month, the week concludes on Human Rights Day and the United Nations’ International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. As part of the week’s activities, the Foundation will visit Sharpeville to honor those who lost their lives in the Sharpeville…

  • The 2025 National Youth Essay, Poetry & Art Competition Against Racism is Now Open!

    The 2025 National Youth Essay, Poetry & Art Competition Against Racism is Now Open! Use your voice. Share your story. Win great prizes.     The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation is proud to announce the 9th Annual National Essay Writing Competition Against Racism. An opportunity for young people to raise their voices, challenge injustice, and advocate…

  • Essay Writing Competition 2024 Winners

    Top 10 in the Essay Writing Category Top 10 in the Poetry Category Top 10 in the Visual Arts Category