Endorsement of veterans’ statement condemning attacks on Gordhan
The group of veterans have articulated what is behind the sustained attacks against Minister Gordhan and what is at stake for the country.
Vacancy: Youth Activism Programme Manager
Job summary: To develop and implement a programme of youth activism development through the establishment of community youth clubs. The AKF is aiming to establish a minimum of 10 such clubs per year over a ten year period. Duties and responsibilities Development and implementation of a youth activism development strategy for the AKF; Coordinate the…
Ahmed Kathrada Foundation’s youth concert a success
‘With spring in the air, the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, on Sunday, September 1, 2019, hosted a tribute concert marking the 90th birthday of anti-apartheid struggle veteran Ahmed Kathrada. Kathrada was born on August 21, 1929, in Sweizer-Reneke before moving to Johannesburg where his political activism began at age 8. While he was alive, Kathrada would…
Remembering women of fortitude
Human and gender rights activist, Elinor Sisulu has called on South Africans, the youth in particular, to read more and know their history. Sisulu was speaking at an event hosted by the Ahmed Kathrada and the Sophie & Henry De Bruyn Foundations which paid tribute to several women who contributed selflessly to the resistance against…
Obituary Comrade Laloo ‘Isu’ Chiba (1930-2017)
Anti-apartheid struggle stalwart and ANC veteran, Laloo ‘Isu’ Chiba (87), passed away on the morning of 8 December 2017 at his home in Lenasia after a brief period of illness. Isu Chiba was born 5 November 1930 in Johannesburg. He attended the Bree Street Primary School and the Johannesburg Indian High School in Fordsburg.…
Robben Islander Laloo Chiba (87) passes on
We would like to inform you that Ahmed Kathrada Foundation Board member and former Robben Island prisoner, Laloo Chiba (87), has passed away just a short while ago. Chiba had a mild heart attack a few days ago and was hospitalised. He was discharged this week and passed away at his home in Lenasia. Chiba…
Foundation condemns racist comments following killing of Lenasia resident
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation expresses its condolences to the family and friends of slain community activist, Shabir Manjoo.