By Ahmed Kathrada I am writing this as an interested individual and also as one who happened to have been among the beneficiaries of former President de Klerk’s decisions. I do not hold a position in any public organisation and remain a rank-and-file member of my ANC branch. Much has been said and written about…
Three of the remaining Rivonia Trialists will this month receive two accolades: the Freedom of Sedibeng District Municipality, and the Freedom of the City of London.
Today a statute of Mandela will be unveiled in Palestine, and I cannot imagine a place more suitable for such an initiative. This statute will honour Madiba’s unique legacy.
Over the last few weeks, South Africans have once again expressed their outrage at several cases of very overt racism. In three of these incidents, the k-word was allegedly used.
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation expresses its condolences to the family and friends of slain community activist, Shabir Manjoo.
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation pledges its support for the Women’s Boat to Gaza as it journeys to break the siege on Gaza, Palestine.
Outgoing Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela, is set to deliver the keynote address on #WhatMustRise at the 7th Ahmed Kathrada Foundation Annual Lecture on Saturday, October 15.
Anti-apartheid struggle veteran Ahmed Kathrada has indicated that he will be at the Pretoria Regional Court on November 2 to support Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.
On July 18, South Africans, including anti-apartheid veterans, Ahmed Kathrada and Laloo ‘Isu’ Chiba marked Mandela Day. The two also recently spoke about their fondest memories with Madiba and his enthusiasm on youth development as well his values of selfless service and forgiveness.
Ahmed Kathrada turns 87 on August 21. In this piece, Zaakirah Vadi, explores some of the recent social justice and political issues that the struggle veteran has committed to, continuing his legacy as one of the moral compasses of our time.