Endorsement of veterans’ statement condemning attacks on Gordhan
The group of veterans have articulated what is behind the sustained attacks against Minister Gordhan and what is at stake for the country.
Kathrada Foundation welcomes Pillay’s sacking
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…
Civil Society World Anti-Corruption Day Memorandum
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…
Human Rights must guide the response to the refugee protests
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…
Kathrada Youth Clubs – Leadership Camp 2019 kicks off
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.
Guptas must be brought back and held to account
And, from the plush wedding that they held earlier this year in the Himalayas, they seemingly still have large caches of cash at hand.
Ahmed Kathrada Foundation welcomes Hanekom vs Zuma judgement
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…
Societal leaders urged to condemn and act against xenophobic violence and looting
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation is extremely worried about the situation that has been unfolding in various parts of Gauteng since Sunday. The brazen looting, pillaging, violence, thuggery and xenophobia should draw our collective condemnation. The Foundation urges community, faith-based, organisational and political leaders to speak out against the lawlessness that has engulfed certain parts of…
Media Release- Defamation case against former President Zuma
I have been shocked, offended and pained by the events that have unfolded over the last weeks. Former President Zuma made an allegation in the Zondo Commission last month that comrades Siphiwe Nyanda and Ngoako Ramathlodi were apartheid spies. Early this month he made a statement on twitter that “I’m not surprised by @Julius_S_Malema revelations…
Remembering women of fortitude
Human and gender rights activist, Elinor Sisulu has called on South Africans, the youth in particular, to read more and know their history. Sisulu was speaking at an event hosted by the Ahmed Kathrada and the Sophie & Henry De Bruyn Foundations which paid tribute to several women who contributed selflessly to the resistance against…