The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation is deeply concerned with the rapidly accumulating issues thatcontinue to affect the residents of the City of Johannesburg. The issues stack up for the cityand in recent days, an accumulation of crisis points have darkened the mood of residents.These include, among many others: For media inquiries, please contact:Anele GcwabeCommunications ManagerAhmed Kathrada…
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation is moved by the historic Homecoming of the remains of 42freedom fighters who lost their lives in exile. Their return serves as a reminder of the sacrificesmade in the struggle against apartheid.The unwavering commitment of our freedom fighters to securing a just, free, and democraticSouth Africa will always be remembered.We commend…
6 May 2024 Statement on Israel from South African organisations representing the legacies of Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Mr Ahmed Kathrada. BANNING AL JAZEERA ON THE EVE OF RAFAH INVASION IS A STRATEGY STRAIGHT FROM APARTHEID COPYBOOK After the advent of democracy, and the revelations of brutality laid bare at South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation…
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…