03 April 2023 On Tuesday, 28 March 2023, the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation (AKF) commemorated the sixth anniversary of Ahmed “Kathy” Kathrada since his passing in 2017. The event took place at the Westpark Cemetery. Young people and prominent members of our society attended it. Speakers from different organisations, including AKF staff spoke about Kathy and…
Looking back, we now know that his term as Chairperson coincided with the beginning of state capture. Despite hostility from some in the ANC, Prof Turok stood steadfast in his commitment to the values of the ANC and the Constitution. This was at a time when corrupt elements were trying to marginalise those who stood in their way and frustrate any investigation.
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…
ustice Kriegler broke down the levels of state capture from national, provincial and down to the local level, and its devastating effects.
Seeing the mature manner in which the students debated issues and their knowledge of current issues is very promising. We have hope that these youth can make a difference in our country if natured and supported.
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The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation hosted a series of events under the banner, @Kathrada90 in honour of anti-apartheid struggle stalwart, Ahmed Kathrada would have turned 90 on August 21. The exciting string of events were kicked off by a women’s month celebration which paid tribute to several women who contributed selflessly to the resistance against apartheid…
Press statement 6 September 2019 Ahmed Kathrada Foundation welcomes Hanekom vs Zuma judgement The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation welcomes Judge Dhaya Pillay’s ruling on the defamation case lodged by Ahmed Kathrada Foundation Chairperson, Derek Hanekom, against former South African President, Jacob Zuma. Judge Pillay declared that the allegations made about Derek Hanekom were defamatory, false and…
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation is extremely worried about the situation that has been unfolding in various parts of Gauteng since Sunday. The brazen looting, pillaging, violence, thuggery and xenophobia should draw our collective condemnation. The Foundation urges community, faith-based, organisational and political leaders to speak out against the lawlessness that has engulfed certain parts of…