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Ahmed Kathrada Foundation Welcomes Gaza Ceasefire and Calls for Justice and Lasting Peace 16 January 2025
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…
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VACANCY: ADMINISTRATOR TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE AKF AND ITS ALLIANCE PARTNERS IN THE JOBURG CRISIS ALLIANCE (JCA). 1x POSTS: RENEWABLE ANNUALLY FOR 3 YEARS. SALARY- R300,000.00 PER ANNUM Applications close: 09 January 2025
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…
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Press Statement: International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. End the Occupation – End the Genocide. 29 November 2024
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…
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Statement on Global Assembly of the World Movement for Democracy
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…
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Media Statement: Johannesburg- Fix-Up the City or Exit.
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…
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MEDIA STATEMENT: THE RETURN OF OVER 40 FREEDOM FIGHTERS’ REMAINS FROM EXILE IS AFITTING HONOUR TO OUR FALLEN HEROESSEPTEMBER 2024
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…
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MEDIA STATEMENT: BANNING AL JAZEERA ON THE EVE OF RAFAH INVASION IS A STRATEGY STRAIGHT FROM APARTHEID COPYBOOK
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…
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City of Johannesburg Must Account for Fire
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…
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MEDIA STATEMENT:GUILTY PLEA NOT THE END OF THE ROAD – CLOSURE STILL A LONG WAY OFF
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…
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