Tributes pour in for ANC struggle veteran Ahmed Kathrada
African National Congress (ANC) veteran Ahmed Kathrada passed away in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Politician and former political prisoner and anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Kathrada speaks about a new book launched by the Kathrada Foundation called Triumph of the Human Spirit, Ahmed Kathrada and Robben Island, 13 August 2015, in Lenasia. The book features photographs of Kathrada accompanying various well known visitors to Robben Island, such as Barack Obama, Fidel Castro, Stevie Wonder among others, along with their writings on the experience. Since his release he has visited the island over 300 times. Picture: Michel Bega
Politicians and media personalities have honoured ANC struggle veteran Ahmed Kathrada who passed away following brain surgery.
Neeshan Balton, Executive Director of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, said the anti-apartheid struggle veteran “breathed his last today”.
Balton added: “This is great loss to the ANC, the broader liberation movement and South Africa as a whole. Internationally, he was staunch in his support for the Palestinian struggle. ‘Kathy’ was an inspiration to millions in different parts of the world”.
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The Progressive Professionals Forum @PPF_SA mourns the passing on of this icon of the struggle. Condolences to the family. #RIPKathrada pic.twitter.com/Ad1mXLIBpL
— Mzwanele Manyi (@MzwaneleManyi) March 28, 2017
Take your final salute cde Kathy.
You have served South Africa well.
Have a deserved rest.
It is for the rest to serve South Africa well.— Vusi Pikoli (@VusiPikoli) March 28, 2017
Words can't describe the loss to the country with the loss of Ahmed Kathrada. No point mourning. Let's celebrate and emulate his life
— Mbhazima Shilowa (@Enghumbhini) March 28, 2017
#Kathrada "We belong to Allah and to Him we shall return." #UncleKathy served 🇿🇦 with dedication and he will always be remembered. pic.twitter.com/c0jnrzCt5t
— Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) March 28, 2017
RIP Ahmed Kathrada, thank you for your service and example, we stand on the shoulders of giants.
— John Steenhuisen MP (@jsteenhuisen) March 28, 2017
My deep condolences to #AhmedKathrada family, his political party and the people of SA. We have indeed lost a giant, iQhawe. Lala Ngoxolo.
— Mmusi Maimane (@MmusiMaimane) March 28, 2017
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