ROi Africa report – Racism captured by the media – 2016
Many racist and prejudice related stories swamped the ROi Africa charts over the year.
AKF camp leaves youth with ‘food for thought’ around current issues
A selfless fighter who drew wisdom and values of leadership from fellow comrades, peers and his oppressors, Nelson Mandela may be gone, but the Madiba magic continues to live on especially within the youth.
Reviewing the South African Reconciliation Barometer
By Luke Spiropoulos The South African Reconciliation Barometer (SARB), run by the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR), is a very important tool for people who are beginning to ask questions about social cohesion and, more especially in this case, race relations in South Africa. The first of a set of released data from this…
Statement by Ahmed Kathrada Foundation Director, Neeshan Balton
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation has noted the recent comments made by Velaphi Khumalo.
Artist a ‘secret admirer’ of SA freedom fighters
Willem Boshoff, a sculptor by profession, presented a true work of art in the form of a granite sculpture to struggle veteran Ahmed Kathrada on May 6, 2016.
List of organisations supporting Anti-Racism Week
Herewith are the various organisations supporting Anti-Racism Week 2017, hosted by the Anti-Racism Network South Africa (ARNSA):
‘Be’ theme for Anti-Racism Week
The concept of ‘becoming’ will feature during Anti-Racism Week (March 14-21), with key ‘be’ themes per day. The type of events that you/ your organisations could host can be linked to the themes.
Get involved in Anti-Racism Week
What is Anti-Racism Week?
Anti-Racism Week is being held from March 14-21. It culminates on Human Rights Day in South Africa and the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The week is an annual campaign, organised by the Anti-Racism Network South Africa (ARNSA) in a bid to tackle racism and create awareness nationally.
Operation Winter Warm 2016
This year, the project is set to have key drop off points in areas in Lenasia, Lenasia South, Roshnee, Soweto and Sandton where communities willing to give donations could show their support.
Kathrada Foundation attends reopening of Model Primary library
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation was recently invited to the unveiling of the refurbished school library and resource centre at the Lenasia Model Primary School.