This Youth Month, the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation’s Youth Leadership and Activism Programme calls on all sectors of society to recommit to meaningful youth development. Not through slogans, but through real action, real inclusion, and real investment in youth-led change, in honour of the spirit of 1976. 49 years since the Soweto Uprising, South Africa’s young…
12 June 2025 The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of the National Dialogue as a necessary step toward rebuilding our democracy, restoring social cohesion, and renewing our collective commitment to a united nation. South Africans are known for their ability to face challenges head-on and work together to find solutions. That is…
06 June 2025 The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation (AKF) strongly condemns the inflammatory and unlawfulcomments made by Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, that are reportedin Africa Report (22 May 2025), threatening to shut down civil society organisations, includingthe AKF. His statements are a direct attack on the values of our democracy, the rule…
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa’s visit to Washington, D.C., for high-level talks with U.S. President Donald Trump. This visit is an important opportunity to reset relations and reassert South Africa’s commitment to democracy, multilateralism, and principled global engagement. We commend President Ramaphosa for leading this effort and acknowledge the delegation accompanying him,…
We, the undersigned civil society organisations, write to express our deep concern andstrong condemnation of the recent public statements and directives issued by Minister ofSports, Arts and Culture, Mr Gayton McKenzie. Speaking at a recent signing of stakeholder compacts with public entities falling within theDepartment of Sports, Arts and Culture (DSAC), the Minister said of…
Honouring Kathrada: Bridging Generations for Non-RacialismThe Ahmed Kathrada Foundation marked the anniversary of Ahmed Kathrada’s passing with two impactful remembrance events under the theme: “Achieving Non-Racialism. What Must Be Done?” The two-day programme called on South Africans, especially the youth, to reflect on the unfinished business of building a truly non-racial and democratic society. On…
The JHF and JCA welcomes the partial re-opening of the JCL, scheduled for 09.00 on March 21 2025, and we eagerly await the full re-opening of this important civic resource towards the middle of this year. The staggered re-opening is long overdue, following an extended 5-year closure which severely affected the local community, students, researchers,…
18/02/2025 The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation extends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and community of Imam Muhsin Hendricks. His life was tragically and abruptly taken in an act of violence this past weekend in Gqeberha. In this we echo the sentiments of President Ramaphosa who said in his statement that “While we await the outcome…
General Information: In honour of the enduring legacy and unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and human rights exemplified by Laloo Chiba and Amrit Bowan, we are proud to announce the establishment of the “Amrit Bowan – Laloo Chiba Scholarship.” This scholarship is designed to support and empower postgraduate students who are dedicated to advancing social…
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…