The Foundation’s core objective is to deepen non-racialism through its various departments and activities. It has not only advocates for this Constitutional ideal, but has actively intervened in incidents wherein racial tensions have flared. Through ongoing media work the Foundation keeps track of racial issues and responds consistently. It spearheads the Anti-Racism Network South Africa along with the Mandela Foundation. Its executive director is also part of the Gauteng provincial team of eminent persons set up to deal with issues of race and discrimination.
ANTI-RACISM WEEK 2024 – MEDIA RESOURCE PAGE
The Annual Anti-Racism Week, presented by the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation in collaboration
with the Anti-Racism Network South Africa, revolves around the theme, “Learn, Speak, Act:
Combating Racism Together”.
This theme underscores the persistent efforts required to tackle and eliminate racism in South
Africa. It promotes introspection, education, and collaboration as key elements to contribute
towards a more vibrant and harmonious society in the future. Recognizing ongoing challenges, the theme emphasizes the necessity to build active anti-racists, acknowledging
the progress that must still be made. This week provides an opportunity for individuals and
communities to engage in meaningful dialogue and activities that foster a deeper
understanding of the complexities surrounding racism, encouraging a commitment to
sustained efforts in dismantling discriminatory practices.
Learn about Racism
Websites:
- National Action Plan to Combat Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerances – https://www.justice.gov.za/nap/docs/NAP-20190313.pdf
- Kathrada Workbook: Igniting Your Power – https://www.kathradafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Igniting-Your-Power-LowRes-Approval-Agent-Orange-Design-OUT-05112018.pdf
- Baseline study to determine levels of Racism, Anti-foreigner Sentiment, Homophobia, Racial Incidents, Inter-racial Relations and Perceptions of National Identity | DOJ&CD – https://www.justice.gov.za/nap/docs/20220523-WCAR-Booklet.pdf
- Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act – https://www.justice.gov.za/legislation/acts/2000-004.pdf
- Institute for Justice and Reconciliation – https://www.ijr.org.za/?s=anti+racism
- OHCHR and Racism – https://www.ohchr.org/en/racism
- Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – https://www.ohchr.org/en/treaty-bodies/cerd
Videos:
- How did South African Apartheid happen, and how did it finally end? | TedED – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ke4kVFycpYY
- Apartheid: The rise and fall of South Africa’s ‘apartness’ laws | Global News – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJOU9YYMzpw
- What is Freedom of Expression and what is Hate Speech? – https://civicsacademy.co.za/what-is-freedom-of-expression-and-what-is-hate-speech/
- In Conversation with the DOJ&CD on the Hate Speech Bill | Ahmed Kathrada Foundation – https://youtu.be/s4JS986nHT4?si=71XTyosqmeLcZMu9
- In Conversation with the SAHRC on Equality Courts | Ahmed Kathrada Foundation – https://youtu.be/7C11iDtHGrs?si=j2lFzoQMnunb94Em
- Racism: The Global Threat to Peace and Democracy | Ahmed Kathrada Foundation – https://youtu.be/LfCGsbszzkk?si=Rz-3B7wXtC1KK8Mk
- Racism in Sports | Ahmed Kathrada Foundation – https://www.facebook.com/KathradaFound/videos/4787042341423737
- Why South Africa is still so segregated? | Vox – https://www.vox.com/videos/2021/4/19/22391869/why-south-africa-is-still-so-segregated
Speak Out against Racism
Websites:
- National Action Plan to Combat Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerances – https://www.justice.gov.za/nap/docs/NAP-20190313.pdf
- OHCHR and Racism – https://www.ohchr.org/en/racism
- Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – https://www.ohchr.org/en/treaty-bodies/cerd
- Racism row over South Africa school’s alleged hair policy – https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/aug/29/south-africa-pretoria-high-school-for-girls-afros
- H&M management, marketing division should undergo anti-racism & diversity training | Ahmed Kathrada Foundation – https://www.kathradafoundation.org/2018/01/15/hm-management-marketing-division-should-undergo-anti-racism-diversity-training/
- Peaceful Anti-Racism Protests Staged in South Africa Cities – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJ58-mKiTQg
Videos:
- Racist attack in South African University: Urine assault sparks protest – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0wSrvSQaok
- Racism thrives on silence | TedEd – https://www.google.com/search?q=youtube+ted+talk+dexter+dias&rlz=1C1CHBF_enZA1003ZA1003&oq=youtube+ted+talk+dexter+dias&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIKCAEQABiABBiiBDIKCAIQABiABBiiBDIGCAMQRRhA0gEJMTA5NjdqMGo3qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:6eac861c,vid:peLzj80-7VY,st:0
- It takes a community to eradicate hate | TedEd – https://www.ted.com/talks/wale_elegbede_it_takes_a_community_to_eradicate_hate
- Want a more just world? Be an unlikely ally | TED x MileHigh – https://www.ted.com/talks/dwinita_mosby_tyler_want_a_more_just_world_be_an_unlikely_ally?referrer=playlist-what_is_privilege&autoplay=true
Act against Racism
Websites:
- National Action Plan to Combat Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerances – https://www.justice.gov.za/nap/docs/NAP-20190313.pdf
- Lodge a Complaint | South Africa Human Rights Commission – https://www.sahrc.org.za/index.php/lodge-complaints
- Equality Court – https://www.justice.gov.za/eqcact/eqc_main.html
- Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act – https://www.justice.gov.za/legislation/acts/2000-004.pdf
- Brave Conversations: A Guide for Inclusive Anti-Racism Dialogue – https://www.ijr.org.za/home/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Brave-Conversations-Updated-cover-10-November.pdf
- South African law needs a zero tolerance approach to racist utterances – https://theconversation.com/south-african-law-needs-a-zero-tolerance-approach-to-racist-utterances-104078
- The difference between being “not racist” and antiracist | TED2020 – https://www.ted.com/talks/ibram_x_kendi_the_difference_between_being_not_racist_and_antiracist?referrer=playlist-what_is_privilege&autoplay=true
- Addressing Racism in South African Schools: 7 Action Points from IJR’s Anti-Racism Desk – https://www.ijr.org.za/2022/09/28/addressing-racism-in-south-african-schools-7-action-points-from-ijrs-anti-racism-desk/
Videos:
- How do we use the Equality Courts to challenge Discrimination – https://civicsacademy.co.za/how-do-we-use-the-equality-court-to-challenge-discrimination/
- Fighting Racism: 20th Anniversary – Durban Declaration and Programme of Action | UN Human Rights – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwMVw7XuTu4
- Unfiltered | Will hate Crimes Bill address prejudice? – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPEH4mQ5xps
- The Sharpeville Massacre – standing up against racism | OHCHR – https://www.ohchr.org/en/video/2021/sharpeville-massacre-standing-against-racism
- 4 ways to have healthy conversations about race | TedEd – https://www.ted.com/talks/afrika_afeni_mills_4_ways_to_have_healthy_conversations_about_race/transcript
- Meet 2 South Africans confronting anti-immigrant violence | DW – https://www.dw.com/en/meet-two-south-africans-confronting-anti-immigrant-violence/video-67654591
