South Africa Says Hamba Kahle to Stalwart Kathrada
Tributes are pouring in from around the world for struggle stalwart Ahmed Kathrada, Uncle Kathy, who died at the age of 87 years and who will be laid to rest today.
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South Africa: Zuma Won't Attend Ahmed Kathrada Funeral
News24Wire, 29 March 2017
President Jacob Zuma will abide by struggle stalwart Ahmed Kathrada's family's wishes not to attend his funeral on Wednesday. Read more »
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Africa: South Africa's Anti-Apartheid Icon Kathrada Was Exemplary Freedom Fighter, Says Uhuru
Nation, 28 March 2017
President Uhuru Kenyatta has joined other world leaders in mourning South African anti-apartheid icon Ahmed Kathrada who died on Tuesday. Read more »
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South Africa: Desmond Tutu's Farewell Message to #AhmedKathrada
allAfrica, 28 March 2017
Archbishop Desmond Tutu's statement on the death of Ahmed Kathrada - leader, former political prisoner and ally of Nelson Mandela, and a hero during the struggle against apartheid: Read more »
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South Africa: Kathrada 'A Beloved Comrade, Father and Friend' - Ramaphosa
News24Wire, 28 March 2017
Ahmed Kathrada's life should be celebrated as a life that was lived in the service of humanity, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday. Read more »
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South Africa: Jordaan - Ahmed Kathrada Was a Hero of Note
News24Wire, 29 March 2017
South Africa Football Association (SAFA) President Danny Jordaan has described the late liberation struggle icon Ahmed Kathrada as a selfless cadre, who was kind to people from all… Read more »
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South Africa: 10 Quotes From South African Struggle Icon Ahmed Kathrada
This is Africa, 28 March 2017
South Africa has lost a liberation hero with the passing of anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Mohamed Kathrada, aged 87. Affectionately known as Kathy, Kathrada was a Robben Island… Read more »
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South Africa: Anyone Who Can't See Country Is in Crisis Is Bluffing Themselves - Winnie Mandela
News24Wire, 28 March 2017
South Africa is in crisis and anyone who cannot see that, is just bluffing themselves. Read more »
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Affectionately known as Kathy, Ahmed Kathrada - who was a close friend and fellow Robben Island prisoner with Nelson Mandela - has passed away at the age of 87. Read more »
