Ahmed Kathrada Foundation Archives

The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation has called on political parties to place the interests of South Africans before their own

By Kouthar Sambo The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation has called on political parties to place the interests of South Africans before their own. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive on Wednesday, the Director at the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, Neeshan Balton, said that he hopes political parties are going into this with pure intention. "For some of the people who would want to enter into a government of national unity, it may mean […]

14 June 2024

Local

Kathrada Foundation calls for probe into Collins Khoza’s death to be re-opened

The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation has called for thorough investigations to be conducted in cases where people have died in police custody, or shortly after being assaulted by law enforcement agents, and for the investigation into the death of Collins Khoza in Johannesburg to be reopened. Police officers or soldiers involved in brutal attacks must be held accountable if they are found to have violated basic human rights, the foundation said […]

8 June 2020

Local

Momberg sentencing ‘will act as a deterrent to other racists’: Kathrada foundation

The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation said in a statement on Thursday that the sentencing of former estate agent Vicki Momberg sent a clear signal against overt racism. Momberg was sentenced in the Randburg Magistrate's Court on Wednesday to three years imprisonment, with one year suspended, for her racist rant at a police constable, David Mkhondo. It is the first time in South Africa that someone has been sentenced to direct jail […]

30 March 2018

News

Palestinian child activists arrive in SA with message of peace and love

Five Palestinian child activists arrived in the country this week for to give their perspective of the Israeli occupation of Palestine and spread messages of peace and hope. The passionate and spirited youth are part of the Shamsaan kids Tour, South African born collaborative between young Palestinian human rights activists and various local South African contributors. The children include 11 year old social media phenomenon Janna Jihad, considered to be […]

20 July 2017

News

South Africans urged to support 24-hour solidarity hunger strike

South Africans have been called upon to participate in a 24-hour solidarity hunger strike, starting this evening, in support of Palestinian political prisoners on hunger strike. The 24-hour hunger strike will commence at 6pm on Tuesday, May 2 and end at 6pm on Wednesday, May 3. Participants, like Palestinian hunger strikers, are allowed to drink salt water during the fast. The hunger strike action will culminate with an event at […]

2 May 2017

News

Zuma must step down, Kathrada Foundation

The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation has urged South Africans to unite in calls for President Jacob Zuma to step down. The foundation is holding a press briefing, in the wake of Zuma’s announcement of a cabinet reshuffle. It comes just a few days after Ahmed Kathrada’s death. Today also marks one year since Kathrada’s famous open letter to Zuma to resign. Kathrada’s widow Barbera Hogan said Zuma has become a rogue […]

31 March 2017

Local

‘Never fall into the trap of defending wrongdoing’: Hanekom

Never fall into the trap of defending wrongdoing, chairperson of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation Derek Hanekom warned on Tuesday. He was speaking at a multi-faith prayer session at Liliesleaf Farm for Ahmed Kathrada, who is recovering from surgery to remove a blood clot on his brain. "We know which party he belongs to – the ANC. I am a member of the ANC; I want to remind us about what […]

22 March 2017

Opinions

What are we doing to ensure that racism is challenged?

OPINION by Derek Hanekom Incidents of racism over the last year should leave us deeply disturbed. The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) dealt with 505 complaints of racism – an 82% increase from the previous financial year. This may point to increased awareness on reporting racism, which is a positive factor. However, we should be asking this: if 500 cases about racism were reported to the SAHRC, what about […]

21 March 2017

Local

Doctors happy with Kathrada’s recovery – foundation

ANC struggle veteran Ahmed Kathrada's condition following an operation remains unchanged. On Monday, Ahmed Kathrada Foundation spokesperson Neeshen Balton said he saw the 87-year-old on Sunday night and he appeared to have had a restful night on Saturday. "There aren't significant signs of improvement, he is still being kept sedated but his doctors are happy with his recovery," said Balton. He said contrary to reports, Kathrada is not on life […]

20 March 2017

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