Reply #16: Memoirs - Ahmed Kathrada

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On Sunday, January 1 at 3:15 am
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Memoirs
Ahmed Kathrada

Ahmed Kathrada's "Memoirs" chronicles his life as a political activist in South Africa. Mr. Kathrada explains that his anti-apartheid activism began at the age of 10 and eventually landed him in jail for 26 years. The author describes his close relationship with Nelson Mandela while they were imprisoned together and recounts burying the original draft of President Mandela's autobiography during the time of his imprisonment. This event was hosted by the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, PA.

Ahmed Kathrada was an advisor to President Nelson Mandela, and now serves as the chairperson of the Robben Island Museum Council and of the Ex-Political Prisoner's Committee. Mr. Kathrada served time for his anti-aparthed activism at both Robben Island and Pollsmoor Prison and was released on October 15, 1989 after 26 years.

Publisher: Zebra Press P.O. Box 1144 Capte Town, S. Africa 8000