The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation expresses its profound alarm and concern over two overlapping developments that threaten to undermine South Africa’s fragile democratic institutions, public ethics, and the rule of law. 1. The Appointment of Dina Pule as Minister of Social Development The Foundation views the appointment of Dina Pule as the new Minister of Social…
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation will host a National Online Rally on Saturday, 27 June 2026, bringing together voices from civil society, faith communities, labour, business, political parties and community organisations under the banner: DEFEND DEMOCRACY. REJECT THE SHUTDOWN. The rally follows growing concerns regarding calls for a national shutdown on 30 June and seeks to…
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation (AKF) notes with a sense of cautious optimism the recent address by President Cyril Ramaphosa regarding the complex challenges of migration and undocumented entry into South Africa. A Broad Consensus for Reform We welcome the President’s commitment to strengthening border security and enforcing existing labour and immigration laws. This cautious welcome…
We, the undersigned organisations, call for the immediate and unconditional release of (Sheikh) Rached Ghannouchi and all political prisoners in Tunisia. On 25 July 2021, Tunisia’s democratically elected government was removed in a coup that suspended constitutional rule, dissolved elected institutions and concentrated power in the hands of President Kais Saied. Since then, the space…
SOWETO, SOUTH AFRICA – As South Africa prepares to mark the historic 50th anniversary of the June 16 Uprising, the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation (AKF) will bridge the gap between history and the present by launching the #YouthLivesMatter campaign on Friday 5 June 2026. The campaign is not merely a commemoration of the past, but a…
JOHANNESBURG – The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation successfully hosted the latest instalment of its Legacy Fundraising Breakfast Series on Thursday, 21 May 2026, featuring former President Kgalema Motlanthe. The engagement, held at Rooftop Café and Padel in Lenasia, brought together a diverse group of civil society, business, and community leaders for a critical reflection on the…
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation expresses its profound outrage and unreserved condemnation regarding the illegal interception and detention of South African citizens and international activists participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla. The seizure of unarmed civilians in international waters is an act of state-sponsored lawlessness that seeks to silence the global conscience. This peaceful mission was…
JOHANNESBURG, 15 May 2026 – The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation welcomes the landmark ruling by Judge Nkosinathi Chili in the Pietermaritzburg High Court ordering that the corruption trial of former President Jacob Zuma and French arms company Thales proceed without further delay. For more than two decades, this case has been delayed by what has become…
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation strongly condemns the racist, xenophobic, tribalistic and misogynistic remarks aired on the Bhinca Nation podcast by host Ngizwe Mchunu and fellow co-hosts. This is dangerous, hate-driven rhetoric that places communities at risk and undermines South Africa’s constitutional values. Hate speech is not opinion. It is harm, and it must have consequences.…
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation welcomes today’s judgment by the Constitutional Court, which orders Parliament to reconsider the process regarding the possible impeachment of President Cyril Ramaphosa under Section 89 of the Constitution. The Foundation views this ruling as a landmark victory for the rule of law. It reinforces the constitutional obligation of Parliament to exercise…