Kathrada Foundation Denounces Racist Comments Levelled against Ismail Momoniat

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The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation denounces the profoundly racist, politically reckless and highly inflammatory comments made by EFF parliamentary Chief Whip, Floyd Shivambu, targeting the Treasury Deputy Director-General, Ismail Momoniat. Shivambu, in a parliamentary Finance Committee meeting, objected to Momoniat’s regular presence at meetings. He reportedly observed that Momoniat is not African, and that he “undermined…

Kathrada Foundation welcomes withdrawal of ambassador to Israel

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The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation has welcomed the withdrawal of South Africa’s ambassador to Israel, Sisa Ngombane. The decision by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) was taken following Israel’s killing of over 50 Palestinians who were part of protests along the Gaza border since the start of the week. In the last six…

Youth essay competition against racism-Closing date 18 July 2018

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Young people from across the country are encouraged to participate in the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation’s 2018 youth essay writing competition against racism. This year, the competition allows prospective entrants from between the ages of 15 and 21 to write essays that focus on one of three topics: A future free of racism Tolerating racism is…

Condolences on the passing of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela

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The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation extends its condolences to the family, friends and comrades of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, who passed away this afternoon. “It is with sadness that we received the news of Comrade Winnie’s passing after a period of illness that saw her in and out of hospital,” said the Foundation’s Executive Director, Neeshan Balton. “We…

Vicki Momberg sentencing sends a clear signal against overt racism

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The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation welcomes yesterday’s sentencing of Vicki Momberg by the Randburg Magistrate’s Court. Momberg was sentenced to three years imprisonment with one year suspended for her racist rant against a police constable, David Mkhondo, and 10111 call centre agents in 2016. It is the first time in South Africa that someone may be…

H&M management, marketing division should undergo anti-racism & diversity training

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The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation on January 11 wrote to H&M stores requesting a meeting following the publishing of the company’s racist advert.   Several days ago, outrage ensued across various media platforms when H&M published photos of an African child wearing a hoodie with the phrase ‘Coolest Monkey in the Jungle’, contrary to the one…