Association of muslim schools (ams) To the Laloo Family/Ahmed Kathrada Foundation The AMS Gauteng/Northern Province Exco expresses its heartfelt condolences to all felt by the sadness of the passing of Comrade Lalo ‘Isu’ Chiba.His passing away is inexpressible. He was a comrade and close associate of many members in our Association.His commitment to the core…
We would like to inform you that Ahmed Kathrada Foundation Board member and former Robben Island prisoner, Laloo Chiba (87), has passed away just a short while ago. Chiba had a mild heart attack a few days ago and was hospitalised. He was discharged this week and passed away at his home in Lenasia. Chiba…
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation strongly condemns US President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Trump tweeted that he has determined that it is time to “officially recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel” and that he would be directing the US State Department to begin preparations to move the American…
Greetings, my name is Neeshan Balton. I serve as the executive director of the AKF. On request from the organisers of the conference the AKF agreed to communicate the holding of this conference to the organisations on its and FutureSA data base. While most were happy were to receive the invite a few questioned why…
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation appreciates and honored to be invited to the BNF Panel discussion on international solidarity with the people of Palestine. The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation was formed in 2008 to continue the legacy of anti-apartheid struggle stalwart Ahmed Kathrada. Ahmed Kathrada, a former Robben Island prisoner, served 26 years in jail alongside…
The Studies in Poverty and Inequality Institute (SPII) supported by the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation will host the Lenasia leg of its “Our Rights” community dialogue series on Thursday, August 24. The meeting, set to take place at Shari Crest Primary School Hall, will begin at 2.30pm and will specifically focus on the Right to…
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation welcomes the reopening of the inquest into the death of teacher and anti-apartheid activist, Ahmed Timol. Monday, June 26, will see the case reopening before Judge Billy Mothle at the South Gauteng High Court. The inquest comes 45 years following Timol’s (30) death in police detention after he fell…