kader asmal

Pretoria - A memorial service for the late former Minister of Education and Water Affairs, Professor Kader Asmal has been set to take place on Thursday at the Cape Town City Hall. The memorial, which will be address by the Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe, is expected to be attended by government representatives, members of Parliament, members of the diplomatic corps, … [Read more...] about Kader Asmal’s memorial service on Thursday

Pretoria - South Africa goes into a national period of mourning today with flags flying at half mast following the death of former Education and Water Affairs Minister Kader Asmal, who has been granted an official funeral. "President Jacob Zuma has decided to grant the late former Minister of Education and Water Affairs, Professor Kader Asmal an Official Funeral Category 1," … [Read more...] about Kader Asmal granted an official funeral

Pretoria - Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has added her voice to those of many South Africans who have extended their condolences to Kader Asmal's family, saying his death was a huge loss for the country. "The death of Prof. Kader Asmal has indeed left the ranks of the liberation movement, and indeed the rest of the country much poorer. As a nation, we grew … [Read more...] about Dlamini Zuma pays tribute to Kader Asmal

Pretoria - Former Cabinet Minister Kader Asmal will be cremated over the weekend in Cape Town. "He will be cremated at a private ceremony sometime over the weekend," family spokesperson Allan Taylor said on Thursday. Asmal, who had been admitted to the hospital last Friday for treatment of a stomach ailment, died after having a heart attack on Wednesday. Taylor said a … [Read more...] about Asmal to be cremated at private ceremony

Pretoria – "A revolutionary fighter who devoted his entire life to the struggle for freedom and democracy" and "outstanding fighter for liberation" are just some of the words used to pay tribute to Kader Asmal. "[Kader Asmal was] an outstanding fighter for the liberation of South Africa and one of the architects of our democracy. Comrade Kader had a keen intellect, a fierce … [Read more...] about Tributes pour in following Asmal’s death