The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation shares the legacy of women who fought for SA’s freedom
At a commemorative event, the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation delved into the legacy of several formidable women that helped forge our country.
Rashid Seedat, unpack its importance and significance of the Freedom Charter 70 years later
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Various SA foundations warm up to Ramaphosa’s announcement of a National Dialogue
JOHANNESBURG – Various foundations have noted with gratitude President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of the commencement of a National Dialogue. The organisations, including the Thabo Mbeki Foundation, Nelson Mandela Foundation, and Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, were not part of Ramaphosa’s announcement on Tuesday night. He named 31 prominent South Africans from varying sectors of society, who will be championing…
Ahmed Kathrada Foundation condemns Minister McKenzie’s threats to civil society
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation (AKF) has slammed Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, for threatening to shut them down and other civil society organisations.
Ahmed Kathrada Foundation’s 2025 Youth Essay Writing Competition entries are open
Youth are encouraged to voice their perspectives on the ongoing challenges of racism.
South Africa’s Gayton McKenzie: ‘I have presidential aspirations’
“But I love France! France digitised the Rivonia Trials,” he says, referring to the trial of Nelson Mandela, Ahmed Kathrada, and six other African National Congress members who were sentenced to life in prison in 1964.
Malema accuses Nelson Mandela Foundation of failing to defend SA from Trump’s administration
“Today, they say whites are killed in South Africa, but the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation doesn’t say anything. Where is Bishop Makgoba, who speaks on everything, but when a lie is being told, a bishop doesn’t say anything.”
Minister McKenzie, your directives are morally repugnant and devoid of legal authority
Fifteen of South Africa’s most prominent civil society organisations, including the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, Defend Our Democracy, SECTION27 and the Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation, have slammed Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie’s xenophobic comments. This is their statement:
Winners of 2024 National Essay Writing Competition honoured
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation has honoured the bold voices in its 2024 National Essay Writing Competition. The 2025 edition is now open for entries.
Civic education workshops aim to tackle corruption through youth leadership
In an initiative led by the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation and Corruption Watch, civic education workshops are arming young South Africans with the tools to identify and challenge corruption.