The president contacted affected cabinet ministers individually ahead of the formal announcement
The Democratic Alliances’s Helen Zille has something to say about colonialism.
The EFF leader wants the Concourt justices to implement impeachment proceedings against President Jacob Zuma.
EFF leader Julius Malema, Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor and former Justice minister Panuel Maduna speak highly of Uncle Kathy.
Minister of Tourism Derek Hanekom and former justice minister Penuell Maduna speak fondly of Ahmed Kathrada.
The anti-apartheid activist will be laid to rest this morning in Westpark Cemetry.
Late icon Ahmed Kathrada’s life in pictures.
ANC struggle hero Ahmed Kathrada last year added his voice to numerous calls for President Jacob Zuma to resign from office.
President Jacob Zuma has reacted to the passing of ANC struggle stalwart Ahmed Kathrada by declaring a “special official funeral” will be held.
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation confirmed that Kathrada died on Tuesday morning after experiencing complications after a brain surgery.