Celebrations in South Africa as struggle stalwart turns 87
69 views · Published 23 August 2016 · 3:08 · Indexed 20 September 2026
Channel: CGTN Africa · 2016 · News & Politics
One of Nelson Mandela's closest comrades, Ahmed Kathrada, has celebrated his 87th birthday. Affectionately known to many South Africans as Uncle Kathy, he served 26 years on Robben Island and in another prison. Children from a school near Cape Town have paid tribute to Kathrada and helped the octogenarian celebrate his birthday.
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