Ahmed Kathrada
latest news & developmentsLegalising murder: Israel’s shift from control to elimination
Israel has passed a law permitting the execution of Palestinian prisoners, codifying practices previously carried out extrajudicially. With conviction rates in military courts…
You have to love your people to lead them
Too often, leadership is seduced by power. The allure of authority, prestige and influence can slowly overwhelm the original motivation to serve people. What begins as a…
Comrade Andrew Mlangeni was the embodiment of service
Kgalema Motlanthe paid tribute to ANC struggle stalwart Andrew Mlangeni, who died on Tuesday, at his 95th birthday celebrations last month
Andrew Mlangeni: A comrade until the end
The foundations of former Rivonia trialists reflect on the loyalty of the comrades who fought for democracy.
Rivonia trial veteran Andrew Mlangeni dies
The anti-apartheid struggle veteran was the last remaining defendant of the historic 1963-1964 trial
De Klerk’s paradoxical presence
Although leaders of the reconciliation era accept South Africa’s last white president, younger politicians are not as forgiving
Abiy Ahmed woos the Ethiopian diaspora in South Africa
No one knows how many Ethiopians are in South Africa — but Abiy knows he needs their support
Citizens and civil society must fight to protect our democracy
Holding corrupt public and private officials to account is vital for our country’s wellbeing
In search of a truly new dawn
With the liberal world order in a state of crisis, genuinely democratic alternatives must be found
Gordhan: Ace Magashule’s alleged R20m farewell should be investigated
Allegations of a R20-million farewell for Ace Magashule should be investigated says Minister Pravin Gordhan
Zille, return the land, protesters say
On Human Rights Day, thousands of people who demand land justice marched from District Six to the Cape Town Civic Centre
Rest in Peace
They left us in 2017
Barbara Hogan rejects Zuma fake Kathrada letter claim
Former ANC NEC has rejected suggestions by President Jacob Zuma that her late husband Ahmed Kathrada’s final letter to him had been faked.
What happens to democracy if Zuma’s dictatorial use of the power is not overcome?
We may be too close to current events to see what is actually unfolding, but the signs are not good.
We demand more from our leaders
The ANC must take responsibility for constructing a class of people who depend on corruption in the state for their own advancement.