South African anti-apartheid icon Ahmed Kathrada dead at 87
Celebrated South African anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Kathrada, a Robben Island prisoner and one of Nelson Mandela`s closest colleagues in the struggle against white rule, died early Tuesday aged 87.
Mar 28, 2017, 11:46 AM IST
Veteran anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Kathrada dies after brain surgery
Affectionately known as "Uncle Kathy", the 87-year-old liberation struggle stalwart was hospitalised in Johannesburg earlier in March after surgery to relieve blood clotting on the brain.
Mar 28, 2017, 10:39 AM IST
Veteran Mandela aide Ahmed Kathrada joins call for South African president Jacob Zuma to resign
Veteran Indian-origin South African freedom fighter and Nelson Mandela's close aide Ahmed Kathrada has called on the country's embattled President Jacob Zuma to "submit to the will of the people" and resign in the wake of serious corruption allegations.
Apr 04, 2016, 12:51 PM IST
