The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation stands firmly in support of the Nelson Mandela Foundation (NMF) following the repulsive attack levelled against it by the South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD). The NMF has been targeted by the SAJBD for hosting the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, for its annual lecture…
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation urges the South African government and members of the public to intensify the call for the immediate and unconditional release of Marwan Barghouthi and all Palestinian political prisoners. Recent reports indicate that Barghouthi (66) was beaten unconscious with several of his ribs broken while being transferred between two Israeli prisons. He…
Johannesburg, South Africa – United by frustration and a shared demand for justice, residents, community organisations, and civil society groups across Johannesburg have come together to demand urgent action to end the city’s worsening water crisis – a crisis they describe as a “human rights and economic emergency.” In a formal letter sent to Executive…
The MEC – HealthGauteng Provincial Government Dear MEC Nkomo-RalehokoTembisa Hospital – Prayer Service Thank you for the invitation to attend the prayer service for the Tembisa Hospital. Iunfortunately cannot attend. This is due to the following: Let me explain. The prayer service comes a week after the release of the damningSIU report into corruption at…
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation commends all those who courageously joined the Global Sumud Flotilla in their mission to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. Their participation reflects a profound commitment to justice, dignity, and humanity. We pay special tribute to the South African participants who endured detention and deportation by Israeli authorities after their boats were…
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation invites members of the media to its Annual Lecture, featuring Zane Dangor, Director-General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO). This year’s lecture will explore: Navigating a Changing World Order: Challenges and Opportunities for South Africa. Dangor will reflect on South Africa’s position within an evolving global landscape. A…
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation strongly condemns Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters. This action is a grave violation of international law, undermines global solidarity, and blocks desperately needed humanitarian aid destined for Gaza. We stand with the courageous activists who continue to risk their lives to deliver aid and to assert…
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation welcomes the release of the Special Investigating Unit’s (SIU) interim report on Tembisa Hospital. This marks an important step towards accountability in the public health sector. The report confirms that over R2 billion meant for healthcare was stolen through coordinated syndicates, procurement fraud, and the collapse of oversight mechanisms. While we…
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation is proud to announce the continuation and expansion of the Billy and Elsie Nair Learner Support Programme, which officially commenced on 20 September 2025, in preparation of final examinations. According to the latest PIRLS 2021 report, released in May 2023, 81% of Grade 4 learners in South Africa are unable to…
We, the undersigned civil society organisations, express grave concern at the disclosure by MPSongezo Zibi, Chair of Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA), that he is undersurveillance and facing possible intimidation linked to Parliament’s inquiry into the Road AccidentFund (RAF). These intimidatory acts strike at the heart of Parliament’s constitutional oversightmandate and the public’s…