Even when there was a legal chance of him getting off with a lesser sentence during the 1964 Rivonia Trial, he chose to stand alongside Nelson Mandela, Walter Sisulu and the other trialists and accept the final judgement, be it death or life sentence.
Brief presentation to the Kathrada Foundation, 21 st March 2020.
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Looking back, we now know that his term as Chairperson coincided with the beginning of state capture. Despite hostility from some in the ANC, Prof Turok stood steadfast in his commitment to the values of the ANC and the Constitution. This was at a time when corrupt elements were trying to marginalise those who stood in their way and frustrate any investigation.
Press statement In celebrating human rights, the Anti-Racism Network South Africa (ARNSA) launched the 5th Anti-Racism Week at the historic Sharpeville Human Rights Precinct, in Vereeniging. The Anti-Racism Network South Africa is an alliance of like-minded organisations interested in responding to issues of racism nationally. The network calls on all various sectors of society to…
Press statement The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation welcomes the reopening of the inquest into the death of trade unionist and anti-apartheid veteran, Neil Aggett. The inquest was reopened on Monday, 20 January and presided by Judge Motsamai Makume at the Johannesburg High Court. Ahmed Kathrada Foundation board members, Prema Naidoo, Firoz Cachalia and Barbara Hogan will…
This letter, by the undersigned organisations, is addressed to President Cyril Ramaphosa ahead of the State of the Nation Address. It calls on him to ensure that 2020 will be the ‘Year of the Orange Overalls’ for those implicated in state capture. The letter precedes a public rally taking place today, 12 February 2020, at…
Balton stated that apartheid was declared a crime against humanity because it was exactly that. “It was inhumane and the disastrous impact that it had on millions individually and collectively is an undeniable fact.
The group of veterans have articulated what is behind the sustained attacks against Minister Gordhan and what is at stake for the country.
Job summary: To develop and implement a programme of youth activism development through the establishment of community youth clubs. The AKF is aiming to establish a minimum of 10 such clubs per year over a ten year period. Duties and responsibilities Development and implementation of a youth activism development strategy for the AKF; Coordinate the…