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…
PRESS RELEASE AHMED KATHRADA FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF ESSAY WRITING COMPEITION AGAINTS RACISM 11 December 2023 On the 2nd of December, the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation announced the winners of the National Essay Writing Competition Against Racism. This prestigious competition aims to foster critical thinking, promote awareness, and ignite discussions around the pressing issue of racism…
Global unity and action needed to stop the genocide in Gaza 19 October 2023 The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation (AKF) shares the global anger and concern over the humanitarian crisis and conflict in Gaza over the past few days. It does so based on a statement made in 2014 by Ahmed Kathrada in an opinion piece…
31/7/2014 Put an end to Israeli Military Aggression By Ahmed Kathrada I have been prompted to write this opinion piece after viewing the nightly television images of the horrendous, ongoing atrocities committed by Israel in Gaza. Utilising highly destructive weapons, the main victims have been defenseless civilian women, children and men. Israel’s aggression has been…
2023 Annual Lecture The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation invites you to attend its annual lecture. The annual lecture will be held under the theme, “Assessing 30 years of Democracy in South Africa – a dream deferred?”. The lecture will be delivered by Mr Rekgotsofetse Chikane, an activist, academic, author, and Deputy Chairperson of the Defend our…
City of Johannesburg Must Account for Fire The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation expresses its sincerest condolences to the victims of the fire in the Johannesburg building. This has thus far claimed over 70 lives. We wish the injured speedy recovery. Johannesburg city officials have been quick to lay blame for this on NGOs which are supposedly…
22 August 2023The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation notes the plea of guilt by the six accused in the case of BabitaDeokaran. While this is a significant development and ends a case that took almost 2 years, itdoes not represent closure in any meaningful way.Closure requires 4 things to happen.• The people behind the assassins must be…
Message from the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation by Board Member Prema Naidoo On Saturday, 5 August 2023, Sastri College, Durban Programme Director Members of the Meer Family Comrades Friends Thank you for the opportunity to say a few words on behalf of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation on the passing of Comrade Doctor Farouk Meer. Today is…
The AKF launches the 2024 Ahmed Kathrada Foundation’s Annual National Essay Writing Competition Against Racism 01 July 2024 The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation is excited to announce the commencement of the 2024 National Essay Writing Competition Against Racism. This competition aims to encourage critical thinking, raise awareness, and stimulate discussions on the critical issue of racism…
16 May 2023 The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation is deeply saddened by the death of ANC stalwart, Mithrasagaran “Murti” Naidoo, the second son of the late Congress veterans, Naransamy and “Ama” Naidoo. Murti, 83 (a week short of his 84th birthday), passed away after a short illness in Johannesburg today. The Foundation expresses its sincere condolences…