Legendary South African activist Ahmed Kathrada dies at 87

Ahmed Kathrada is a renowned South African activist and close friend of Nelson Mandela. He died on today at the age of 87 after a brief illness following a brain surgery he had recently. Derek Hanekom, the chairman of the Kathrada Foundation confirmed his death saying, 'Comrade Kathy was a gentle, humane and humble soul. He was a determined revolutionary who gave his entire life