The 2025 National Youth Essay, Poetry & Art Competition Against Racism is Now Open! Use your voice. Share your story. Win great prizes. The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation is proud to announce the 9th Annual National Essay Writing Competition Against Racism. An opportunity for young people to raise their voices, challenge injustice, and advocate…
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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…
6 May 2024 Statement on Israel from South African organisations representing the legacies of Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Mr Ahmed Kathrada. BANNING AL JAZEERA ON THE EVE OF RAFAH INVASION IS A STRATEGY STRAIGHT FROM APARTHEID COPYBOOK After the advent of democracy, and the revelations of brutality laid bare at South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation…
The Annual Anti-Racism Week, presented by the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation in collaboration with the Anti-Racism Network South Africa, revolves around the theme, “Learn, Speak, Act: Combating Racism Together”. This theme underscores the persistent efforts required to tackle and eliminate racism in South Africa. It promotes introspection, education, and collaboration as key elements to contribute towards…
PRESS RELEASE AHMED KATHRADA FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF ESSAY WRITING COMPEITION AGAINTS RACISM 11 December 2023 On the 2nd of December, the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation announced the winners of the National Essay Writing Competition Against Racism. This prestigious competition aims to foster critical thinking, promote awareness, and ignite discussions around the pressing issue of racism…
Global unity and action needed to stop the genocide in Gaza 19 October 2023 The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation (AKF) shares the global anger and concern over the humanitarian crisis and conflict in Gaza over the past few days. It does so based on a statement made in 2014 by Ahmed Kathrada in an opinion piece…
31/7/2014 Put an end to Israeli Military Aggression By Ahmed Kathrada I have been prompted to write this opinion piece after viewing the nightly television images of the horrendous, ongoing atrocities committed by Israel in Gaza. Utilising highly destructive weapons, the main victims have been defenseless civilian women, children and men. Israel’s aggression has been…