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…
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation is deeply saddened at the passing of anti-apartheid struggle stalwart, Eddie Daniels (89). Daniels, a former Robben Island prisoner, passed away this morning. “We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Comrade Eddie, whose legacy we are sure will inspire generations to come,” said Neeshan Balton, Executive…
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation will on August 30 take the leadership of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) for a tour of Robben Island. The tour will be conducted in accordance with the wishes of former Robben Island prisoner, Ahmed Kathrada, who passed away in March this year. It will also form part of the…
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation is deeply disgusted at the reported attack on an African couple by six white males. A video surfaced on social media this week of the group of males attacking a man identified as Jacob Sono and his wife at a KFC drive-through based in Pretoria. This was after the couple…
Future South Africa welcomes the SABC interim board’s decision to institute legal proceedings to recover money from former executives Hlaudi Motsoeneng and James Aguma. Yesterday, interim board chairperson Khanyisile Kweyama said that the SABC would withhold the pensions of Motsoeneng and Aguma to recover irregular benefits enjoyed during their tenure. “The SABC interim board…
Future South Africa On Madiba’s birthday, over 600 people representing 130 organisations gathered at the Rhema Bible Church at the Conference for a Future South Africa. The Conference resolved to unitedly tackle a number of issues to fight state capture and corruption, and to reclaim South Africa. A civil society coalition, FutureSA, was subsequently born,…
Future South Africa, a new broad front of civil society organisations, has called on all South Africans to support the ‘National Day of No Confidence’ in President Jacob Zuma on August 8. FutureSA was launched today at the Ahmed Kathrada Auditorium at Mancosa in Johannesburg. This followed the Conference for the Future of South…
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation will on July 22 host a tribute for the late anti-apartheid struggle veteran Ahmed Kathrada in his hometown, Schweizer-Reneke, in the North-West Province. Deputy President Cyril Rampahosa will speak at the tribute event, which will commence at 14h00 at Rosherville Park, after paying a courtesy visit to the Kathrada family.…
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation would like to extend its condolences to the friends and family of Trade Unionist, Emma Thandi ‘Tiny’ Mashinini (87). Veteran Trade unionist, Emma Mashinini, affectionately known as ‘Tiny’ passed away on Monday in Johannesburg. Born in Rosettenville, to a mother who was a domestic worker, Mashinini was witness to…