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  • FILE: President Jacob Zuma. Picture: Sethembiso Zulu/EWN

    Kathrada Foundation calls on ANC delegates to recall Zuma

    Late struggle stalwart Ahmed Kathrada wrote to Zuma in 2016 asking him to step down for the good of the country.

    1615 days ago
  • The city of Jerusalem. Picture: Pixabay.com

    Kathrada Foundation strongly condemns Trump’s decision on Israel

    Executive director of the Kathrada Foundation, Neeshan Balton, says the decision by Trump is an attempt to legitimise the illegal occupation of Palestine by Israel.

    1622 days ago
  • Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu.  Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN

    Lindiwe Sisulu: ANC needs to renew itself

    Presidential candidate Lindiwe Sisulu says anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Kathrada died an angry man due to the state of affairs within the African National Congress.

    1696 days ago
  • Former political prisoner and anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Kathrada laughs during a candid one-on-one interview with journalist Melanie Verwoerd. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    SACP to pay tribute to Ahmed Kathrada at Mbombela Stadium

    The event will take at the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga in collaboration with the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation.

    1704 days ago
  • Struggle Veteran, Barbara Hogan, Former President Kgalema Motlanthe and EFF Leader, Julius Malema addressed the media following a tour of Robben Island. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN.

    Struggle stalwarts don’t fear retribution over Robben Island tour with EFF

    The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation arranged for the EFF leadership to visit Robben Island on Wednesday.

    1721 days ago
  • On Wednesday 30 August 2017, Barbara Hogan went on a visit to Robben Island with the EFF leadership, former president Kgalema Motlanthe, members of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation and Nelson Mandela Foundation. Picture: Monique Mortlock/EWN

    Ahmed Kathrada Foundation takes EFF leaders to Robben Island

    Barbara Hogan went on a visit with the Economic Freedom Fighters leadership, former president Kgalema Motlanthe and members of the Ahmed Kathrada and Nelson Mandela Foundations.

    1722 days ago
  • Seminar on ethics in advertising, marketing and branding hosted by the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation at the Institute for Advanced Journalism on 25 July, 2017. Picture: Masa Kekana/EWN

    ASA: We don't want govt regulating advertising

    ASA chief executive Gail Schimmel says while ordinary individuals can lodge their complaints with ASA, without adequate funding the government may end up being the regulator of ads.

    1757 days ago
  • FILE: the late Ahmed Kathrada, anti-apartheid activist and close friend of former South African President Nelson Mandela poses on July 16, 2012 in his house in Johannesburg. Picture: AFP

    Ahmed Kathrada 'died a sad man'

    The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation launched a national tribute programme for the late veteran.

    1760 days ago
  • National Program Tribute for veteran Ahmed Kathrada in his hometown of Schweizer-Reneke. Picture: Masa Kekana/EWN.

    Kathrada Foundation launches initiative in his honour

    The foundation’s director, Neeshan Bolton, says organisers will distribute educational material about Ahmed Kathrada’s contribution to the struggle against apartheid.

    1761 days ago
  • FILE: Save SA convenor Sipho Pityana. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    Civil society groups to use Mandela Day to debate future of SA

    The conference is organised by Save SA and the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation which will be held at Rhema Bible Church in Randburg.

    1765 days ago
  • Ahmed Timol. Picture: ahmedtimol.co.za

    First sitting of inquest into death of Ahmed Timol to begin Monday

    The apartheid government said the activist committed suicide but a private investigation launched by his family uncovered new evidence.

    1787 days ago
  • A portrait of struggle stalwart Ahmed Kathrada is carried with the procession as his coffin is taken to the grave at Westpark cemetery in Johannesburg on 29 March 2017. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    EFF: Honour Kathrada, support motion of no confidence in Zuma

    MPs paid tribute to Ahmed Kathrada, who died in March. Veronica Mente quoted from a statement from the Kathrada Foundation, urging MPs to support a motion of no confidence in Jacob Zuma.

    1800 days ago
  • The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation says the #dignitystrikesa campaign aims to show Israel that South Africa stands with the Palestinian people in their quest for freedom and dignity. Picture: Twitter @KathradaFound

    #DignityStrikeSA: Kathrada foundation hopes to get Israeli govt's attention

    Prominent South Africans, including Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa and Gwede Mantashe, will join the hunger strike in solidarity with Palestinian political prisoners.

    1830 days ago
  • Former Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan at Ahmed Kathrada’s memorial service in Durban. Picture: Ziyanda Ngcobo/EWN.

    Kathrada family left distraught by memorial disruptions - foundation

    Former Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and ANC treasurer-general Zweli Mkhize were continuously interrupted when talking about unity within the party at the service in Durban on Sunday.

    1864 days ago
  • FILE: Former political prisoner and anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Kathrada sat down for a candid one-on-one interview with journalist Melanie Verwoerd. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    [WATCH] Thousands gather for Ahmed Kathrada memorial service

    Several organisations have organised a memorial service for struggle stalwart Ahmed Kathrada, after government postponed its service for him indefinitely.

    1873 days ago
  • FILE: Ahmed Kathrada Picture: AFP.

    [WATCH LIVE] Briefing on Kathrada’s memorial service

    The Ahmed Kathrada and Nelson Mandela Foundations are briefing the media on the cancellation of Ahmed Kathrada's state memorial service.

    1874 days ago
  • FILE: President Jacob Zuma. Picture: AFP.

    Kathrada Foundation unaware of Zuma ban at funeral

    The foundation says the speakers at the funeral service in Johannesburg on Wednesday will only be from the foundation itself.

    1877 days ago
  • FILE: the late Ahmed Kathrada, anti-apartheid activist and close friend of former South African President Nelson Mandela poses on July 16, 2012 in his house in Johannesburg. Picture: AFP

    [LISTEN] Ahmed Kathrada: A gentle freedom warrior

    EWN reflects on Ahmed Kathrada's life and contribution to the fight for democracy.

    1877 days ago
  • FILE: Former political prisoner and anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Kathrada. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Senior politicians visit ailing Ahmed Kathrada

    His condition worsened in the past 24 hours due to pneumonia which developed after the operation.

    1878 days ago
  • FILE: Former political prisoner and anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Kathrada. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Ahmed Kathrada Foundation condemns rumours of stalwart’s death

    The foundation has appealed to the public to refrain from spreading unverified updates on Kathrada’s health.

    1887 days ago
  • FILE: Former political prisoner and anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Kathrada. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Kathrada's age slowing down recovery - foundation

    The 87-year-old was admitted to hospital ten days ago, and had minor post-surgery complications which he has now been treated for.

    1890 days ago
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