18/02/2025 The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation extends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and community of Imam Muhsin Hendricks. His life was tragically and abruptly taken in an act of violence this past weekend in Gqeberha. In this we echo the sentiments of President Ramaphosa who said in his statement that “While we await the outcome…
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza as a critical and overdue step that follows 15 months of war that has devastated the region. According to the latest Lancet report, over 100,000 lives have been lost, each a tragic reminder of the immense human toll of this conflict. This ceasefire…
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation (AKF) is seeking to appoint an Administrator, to support an SJI funded project on community activism with links to the themes of enhanced transparency, addressing corruption and mismanagement, strengthening civil society and building accountable future leaders. The Administrator will be responsible for all administrative matters related to the project. This will…
On this International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation joins millions of people across the globe to call for an end to the occupation and genocide in Palestine.As the UN Secretary General- in an official statement- states: “Every year on this day, the international community stands in solidarity for the…
We, the undersigned civil society organisations in South Africa and individuals, will be participating in the 12th Global Assembly of the World Movement for Democracy to be held between 20-22 November 2024 in Gauteng, South Africa. The Global Assembly will attract over 600 civil society activists and leaders from 100 countries, many of whom are…
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation is deeply concerned with the rapidly accumulating issues thatcontinue to affect the residents of the City of Johannesburg. The issues stack up for the cityand in recent days, an accumulation of crisis points have darkened the mood of residents.These include, among many others: For media inquiries, please contact:Anele GcwabeCommunications ManagerAhmed Kathrada…
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation is moved by the historic Homecoming of the remains of 42freedom fighters who lost their lives in exile. Their return serves as a reminder of the sacrificesmade in the struggle against apartheid.The unwavering commitment of our freedom fighters to securing a just, free, and democraticSouth Africa will always be remembered.We commend…
6 May 2024 Statement on Israel from South African organisations representing the legacies of Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Mr Ahmed Kathrada. BANNING AL JAZEERA ON THE EVE OF RAFAH INVASION IS A STRATEGY STRAIGHT FROM APARTHEID COPYBOOK After the advent of democracy, and the revelations of brutality laid bare at South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation…
City of Johannesburg Must Account for Fire The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation expresses its sincerest condolences to the victims of the fire in the Johannesburg building. This has thus far claimed over 70 lives. We wish the injured speedy recovery. Johannesburg city officials have been quick to lay blame for this on NGOs which are supposedly…
22 August 2023The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation notes the plea of guilt by the six accused in the case of BabitaDeokaran. While this is a significant development and ends a case that took almost 2 years, itdoes not represent closure in any meaningful way.Closure requires 4 things to happen.• The people behind the assassins must be…