Ahmed Kathrada, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Ahmed Kathrada

South African politician

Date of Birth: 21-Aug-1929

Place of Birth: Schweizer-Reneke, North West, South Africa

Date of Death: 28-Mar-2017

Profession: politician, activist

Nationality: South Africa

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Ahmed Mohamed Kathrada (21 August 1929 – 28 March 2017), sometimes known by the nickname "Kathy", was a South African politician, 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.
He authored a book, No Bread for Mandela – Memoirs of Ahmed Kathrada, Prisoner No.
468/64.