Press statement In celebrating human rights, the Anti-Racism Network South Africa (ARNSA) launched the 5th Anti-Racism Week at the historic Sharpeville Human Rights Precinct, in Vereeniging. The Anti-Racism Network South Africa is an alliance of like-minded organisations interested in responding to issues of racism nationally. The network calls on all various sectors of society to…
This letter, by the undersigned organisations, is addressed to President Cyril Ramaphosa ahead of the State of the Nation Address. It calls on him to ensure that 2020 will be the ‘Year of the Orange Overalls’ for those implicated in state capture. The letter precedes a public rally taking place today, 12 February 2020, at…
Balton stated that apartheid was declared a crime against humanity because it was exactly that. “It was inhumane and the disastrous impact that it had on millions individually and collectively is an undeniable fact.
The group of veterans have articulated what is behind the sustained attacks against Minister Gordhan and what is at stake for the country.
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation condemns the racist attitude displayed by Kanthan Pillay, the now former head of eNCA news, in referring to political journalist Samkele Maseko as a ‘rat’ in a tweet that has since been deleted. This followed Maseko’s resignation from eNCA, with Pillay making the dehumanising reference and likening the SABC, where Maseko…
Addressed to gathering,‘United against Corruption: Building a culture of accountability for sustainable development’, taking place on 9th December 2019 at the University of South Africa. Attention: Minister of Public Service and Administration, Senzo Mchunu We, the undersigned organisations, on International Anti-Corruption Day, reiterate our commitment to defeating state capture and rebuilding the state. Over the…
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation urges the UNHRC, the South African government, civil society organisations and refugee representative organisations to find an urgent, amicable solution to the crisis in Cape Town and Pretoria. This call comes after many refugees staged a sit in outside the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) offices at Waldorf Arcade in…
Throughout this year, the youth clubs have initiated several campaigns to help address challenges and issues within their localities, while at the same time strengthening their capacity as young activists in the communities which they serve.
And, from the plush wedding that they held earlier this year in the Himalayas, they seemingly still have large caches of cash at hand.
Press statement 6 September 2019 Ahmed Kathrada Foundation welcomes Hanekom vs Zuma judgement The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation welcomes Judge Dhaya Pillay’s ruling on the defamation case lodged by Ahmed Kathrada Foundation Chairperson, Derek Hanekom, against former South African President, Jacob Zuma. Judge Pillay declared that the allegations made about Derek Hanekom were defamatory, false and…