Ahmed "Kathy" Kathrada and partner Barbara Hogan are coming to UK!
April 15th I will have the opportunity to meet the legendary couple!
Kathy was born to immigrant Indian parents. Barbara grew up modestly in Johannesburg, as so did Kathy. Barbara began her anti-apartheid activism early on in school, but became highly involved while a student at Wits University.
Kathy was imprisoned for 18 years at Robben Island for his activism. Barbara was imprisoned for 8 years, she was the first woman to be convicted of "high treason." Barbara is the former Minister of Public Enterprises in the Cabinet of South Africa and is now very involved in with the Amandla Aids Fund, which she helped to raise millions of dollars for.
The two are visiting UK, as well as receiving honorary degrees from our university. This Friday I will get to meet the power couple!
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