Ahmed Kathrada Politician

Ahmed Mohamed Kathrada (born 21 August 1929, sometimes known by the nickname "Kathy") is a South African politician and former political prisoner and anti-apartheid activist.Kathrada's involvement in the anti-apartheid activities of the African National Congress (ANC) led him to his long-term imprisonment following the Rivonia Trial, in which he was held at Robben Island and Pollsmoor Prison. Following his release in 1990, he was elected to serve as a member of parliament, representing the ANC.

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Birth dateAugust 21, 1929
Birth place
Union of South Africa , Transvaal Province , Schweizer-Reneke
Religion
Sunni Islam
Education
University of South Africa
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