The civil society coalitions, spearheaded by the Civil Society Working Group on State Capture (CSWG), said this is despite Ramaphosa’s promise that the government would finalise its approach to setting a permanent anti-corruption body during his 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA). The coalition, of more than 20 civil society organisations, was established in…
Meanwhile, civil society organisations, including the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, have appealed for restraint, warning that inflammatory rhetoric could trigger xenophobic violence. Several African diplomatic missions have also advised their citizens in South Africa to remain vigilant ahead of the planned protests.
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, which held its own national online rally over the weekend to oppose the anti-immigrant marches planned for Tuesday, is concerned the event could turn deadly.
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation in South Africa (SA) has sought to debunk a number of myths that surround narratives around immigration in the country, saying solutions must be based on proper diagnosis.
Speaking during the same online event hosted by the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, DA Deputy Federal Chairperson Solly Malatsi urged South Africans to unite against what he described as attempts to normalise criminality under the guise of protest.
The Ahmed Katharada Foundation has held an Online Rally today under the banner: “Defend Democracy. Reject the Shutdown.” The event brings together representatives from civil society, labour, faith-based organisations, community structures and other democratic formations to voice opposition to the planned June 30 shutdown call, and discuss its potential implications for social stability, livelihoods and…
eNCA visited our Democracy Circles activation in Eldorado Park, where young people came together to discuss local government, civic participation and the power of communities to shape their future. Most young people are told to vote but rarely given the space to discuss why their participation matters. Democracy Circles are about changing that.
As South Africa prepares to mark 50 years since the June 16 Soweto Uprising, questions are being asked about whether the dreams of the youth of 1976 have been realised. While apartheid has ended, many young people today continue to face unemployment, poverty, crime and substance abuse. The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation has launched its #YouthLivesMatter…
As South Africa prepares to mark the 50th anniversary of the June 16 Uprising, the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation has launched the #YouthLivesMatter campaign to encourage young people to confront challenges such as unemployment, inequality and unequal access to opportunities.
The launch of #YouthLivesMatter aims to reposition them not as passive recipients of democracy but as agents driving advocacy, community action and policy engagement