30 April 2020 Dear Minister Seehofer, We, Jewish scholars and artists from Israel and elsewhere, many of whom specialize in antiSemitism and in Jewish, Holocaust and Israel Studies, are calling on you to replace Felix Klein, the Federal government Commissioner for Jewish Life in Germany and the Fight against Antisemitism, following his shameful attack on…
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation joins the global community in condemning the brutality of law enforcement agencies, particularly against black people, both in South Africa and in the United States of America. Police and army brutality is a striking demonstration of the legacy of centuries of racism and violence that continues to persist. The merciless killing…
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation is deeply saddened by the passing on of ANC veteran, Denis Theodore Goldberg (87), in Cape Town last night. Goldberg was the recipient of the Order of Luthuli (Silver) from the Presidency in 2009 for his lifelong contribution to the liberation struggle and service to the people of South Africa. Ten…
Press statement In celebrating human rights, the Anti-Racism Network South Africa (ARNSA) launched the 5th Anti-Racism Week at the historic Sharpeville Human Rights Precinct, in Vereeniging. The Anti-Racism Network South Africa is an alliance of like-minded organisations interested in responding to issues of racism nationally. The network calls on all various sectors of society to…
This letter, by the undersigned organisations, is addressed to President Cyril Ramaphosa ahead of the State of the Nation Address. It calls on him to ensure that 2020 will be the ‘Year of the Orange Overalls’ for those implicated in state capture. The letter precedes a public rally taking place today, 12 February 2020, at…
Balton stated that apartheid was declared a crime against humanity because it was exactly that. “It was inhumane and the disastrous impact that it had on millions individually and collectively is an undeniable fact.
The group of veterans have articulated what is behind the sustained attacks against Minister Gordhan and what is at stake for the country.
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…
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…
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…