Parliament, Monday 12 June 2017 – The National Assembly will tomorrow officially pay tribute to the former Member of the Assembly, anti-apartheid struggle stalwart and lifelong activist for social justice, Mr Ahmed Kathrada.

Uncle Kathy, as he was affectionately known passed away in March.

Following the tribute, will be a debate on Africa Day under the theme: Building a better Africa and a better world.

DETAILS OF THE SITTING ARE AS FOLLOWS: 

Date: Tuesday, 13 June 2017
Time: 14.00 
Venue: National Assembly Chamber, Parliament

The Sitting will be broadcast live on:

  • Parliament’s DSTV Channel 408
  • Parliament’s YouTube Channel and
  • Updates will be carried on Parliament of RSA’s Facebook and Twitter accounts.

Journalists and photographers who do not have Parliamentary media access permits and wish to cover the sitting must send their details to Masego Dlula on mdlula@parliament.gov.za or by calling 021 403 8141 or 081 715 9398.

Details required are:

  • Name of media house,
  • full name 
  • ID or passport number.

ISSUED BY PARLIAMENTARY COMMUNICATION SERVICES

Enquiries: Moloto Mothapo