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…
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation expresses its condolences to the family and friends of several anti-apartheid activists who passed on in recent days. “The start of 2018 has brought along with it sad news of the passing of three deeply committed anti-apartheid stalwarts: Thanga Kollapen (mother of High Court Judge Jody Kollapen), Rica Hodgson and…
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation notes President Jacob Zuma’s announcement of the establishment of the judicial commission of inquiry into state capture. “We cautiously welcome the announcement. While it is a step in the right direction, we still require details about the terms of reference and scope of the commission. The details about its terms…
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,…