Kathrada, 87, still in hospital after op

Anti-Apartheid struggle stalwart Ahmed Kathrada's recovery from his operation had been "slower than hoped for", his foundation said yesterday.

Kathrada, 87, was hospitalised on March 4 for surgery related to blood clotting on the brain.

Ahmed Kathrada Foundation director Neeshan Balton said the veteran had "experienced several health-related setbacks, making the prognosis of his illness unpredictable.

"He remains in hospital with everything being done to assist his recovery," Balton said.

"We have been overwhelmed by the immense support, both from within South Africa and abroad. We continue asking for your prayers during this period, both for Mr Kathrada and his family and friends," Balton said.

Kathrada is one of three surviving Rivonia Trialists, the other two being Andrew Mlangeni and Denis Goldberg.

Professor Achille Mbembe will tomorrow deliver a lecture on Kathrada and his lifelong activism against racism. - TMG Digital