A prominent South African stalwart, Ahmed Kathrada, passed away after a number of visits to the hospital this year.
Kathrada, who created a foundation of the same name with the aim of continueing to fight the injustices of the past, was an icon and a hero to all South Africans.
Companies and the general public took to Twitter to express their condolences, share their memories and bid farewell to a hero.
We'd like to extend our condolences to the family of our struggle icon #AhmedKathrada, May his soul Rest In Peace. ^NS pic.twitter.com/WcuAm6y5q3
— City of Joburg (@CityofJoburgZA) March 28, 2017
Sad to wake up to the news of the passing of #AhmedKathrada – One of the greatest and most selfless leaders we ever had. RIP Uncle Kathy???????????? pic.twitter.com/NxEzcKEuxc
— Mr. Buns/Buns Out/Abuti Buns/Lebunza/Breadwinner (@MapsMaponyane) March 28, 2017
https://twitter.com/Jay_Naidoo/status/846591348010553344
Leah & I extend our deepest condolences to all who loved & were loved by #AhmedKathrada. God bless you all.
— DesmondTutu Official (@TheDesmondTutu) March 28, 2017
Our beloved #AhmedKathrada had no skeletons in his cupboard, not even smallanyana ones. #RIPIsitwalandwe
— Elinor Sisulu (@ElinorSisulu) March 28, 2017
Dr #AhmedKathrada probably died still in disgust over the current ANC. He outright said it. The ANC send-off for #AK is tainted for me…
— Khuuuulumankho (@Chulu16) March 28, 2017
Woke up to the sad news of our stalwart utata #AhmedKathrada may his soul rest in peace you stood for integrity HAMBA KAHLE MKHONTO.
— Bulelani Mpengesi (@Buja3D) March 28, 2017
Edited by Stacey Woensdregt
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