Ahmed Kathrada was a prominent anti-apartheid activist and a member of the African National Congress (ANC). He was sentenced to life imprisonment alongside Nelson Mandela in the Rivonia Trial of 1964. In 2016, he publicly called for then-President Jacob Zuma to resign due to his involvement in the Nkandla scandal, stating that it was essential for restoring confidence in the government. Kathrada was known for his commitment to justice and democracy in South Africa, often advocating for the rights of the marginalized.
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Time Zone - Africa/Johannesburg (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Ahmed
highly praised, praiseworthy
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Ahmed Kathrada belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Schweizer-Reneke
Place of Death: Johannesburg
Educated At: University of South Africa
Occupation: activist | politician
Spouses: Barbara Hogan
Awards Received: Knight of the Legion of Honour | Order for Meritorious Service | Isitwalandwe Medal
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Ephemeris for August 21, 1929
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 21, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 21, 2025 |
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| Sun | 27 Leo 51 | 28 Leo 36 | 2 Sagittarius 40 |
| Moon | 9 Pisces 35 | 5 Leo 52 | 24 Virgo 42 |
| Mercury | 16 Virgo 48 | 10 Leo 14 | 1 Sagittarius 27 |
| Venus | 18 Cancer 20 | 24 Cancer 55 | 15 Scorpio 6 |
| Mars | 29 Virgo 41 | 9 Libra 6 | 4 Sagittarius 56 |
| Jupiter | 13 Gemini 10 | 15 Cancer 54 | 12 Gemini 21 |
| Saturn | 24 Sagittarius 18 | 0 Aries 35 | 29 Sagittarius 46 |
| Uranus | 10 Aries 53 | 1 Gemini 22 | 7 Aries 38 |
| Neptune | 1 Virgo 0 | 1 Aries 36 | 3 Virgo 34 |
| Pluto | 18 Cancer 56 | 1 Aquarius 58 | 19 Cancer 23 |
| Rahu | 15 Taurus 57 | 19 Pisces 11 | 10 Taurus 52 |
| Ketu | 15 Scorpio 57 | 19 Virgo 11 | 10 Scorpio 52 |
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