The Importance of mobilizing and developing activism on Campuses and in our communities and how to connect with all campuses in SA and Palestine on an intersectional level. 2) Challenges faced by youth in SA It is quite well-known and frequently documented how in this country face multiple, unending challenges. The most common are -mental…
Job summary: To develop and implement an activist education and training programme for the AKF youth clubs and their members. To run popular education training across all AKF Youth Clubs, and potential new clubs To develop materials to support activism/organiser training and community organising work of the foundation. Duties and responsibilities To develop an…
Don’t let looters and racists in and outside of South Africa succeed in getting us to refocus away from the failed insurrection, writes Neeshan Balton, the Executive Director of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation. In mid-July 2021, South Africa had to deal with the worst possible attack on its democratic, constitutional order since 1994. It witnessed…
This year, the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation challenged me pay tribute to the youth of ’76 differently than from I had become used to. My experience had become typical, what with adults proudly donning school uniforms from head to toe, to social gatherings supposedly in memory of June 16. Had it not been for the time…
The trip to the dark and gloomy gallows reconnected me with a very important part of the South African liberation history, yet one I was never aware of before. When the warder-cum-tour guide took us around, explaining exactly what happened inside the gallows to condemned prisoners like Solomon Kalushi Mahlangu, I felt short-changed that for the longest while…
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation’s Youth Day event in Pretoria was for me an eye opening experience. Under different circumstances, no one would have anticipated going to the gallows, unless driven by a sense of conviction. Imagine having your last meal, expected to down it knowing that the next day would be your very last sunrise.…
Opportunity closing date: Friday, 9 July, 2021 Opportunity type: Employment Job summary: To develop and manage the anti-racism programme of the AKF. To provide support to the Anti-racism network of South Africa. Duties and responsibilities: Develop and manage the anti-racism strategies and programmes of the AKF Provide support to the Anti- racism Network of South…
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation welcomes the charges instituted by the National Prosecuting Authority against Rajesh and Atul Gupta and their wives, Chetali and Arti, as well as several of their business associates. It also welcomes the Investigating Directorate’s seizure of R520 million worth of assets belonging to the Guptas, their associate Iqbal Sharma and his…
This year marks the 20th anniversary since the World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerances took place in Durban. The gathering created a platform where thought leaders from around the world could engage on the global challenges of racism with the intention of adopting a programme of action that would address these…
Dear Mr Kirshen Naidoo Re: Letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa We write in response to your letter to the President dated 2 February 2021, which you suggest was written on behalf of various citizens and organisations whom you do not identify. It appears that you sought to act without conducting a proper investigation into the…