Essop pahad biography of albert
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Essop Pahad Speech
In Celebrating this Centenary, let us try to Emulate Three of our Heroes
Thank you very much for inviting me to address this wonderful occasion marking the MAIK centenary celebrations. There are many from the Kholvad community that have excelled in politics, sports, business, academia and in the professions. However in my contribution I am going to comment on three remarkable South Africans who made an enormous contribution to the struggle for national liberation, peace, freedom and democracy in our country.
The three are Dr. Yusuf Mohamed Dadoo, Suliman ‘Babla’ Saloojee and Ahmed Timol. Obviously it would take me at least a few hours to pay homage to those three. Now if I defy him, not only will I incur his wrath, but as my accountant he may well mess up my books.
The first example is Dr. Dadoo, popularly known as ‘Mota’, or to some of us who had the pleasure, privilege and unforgettable experience of working with him and under his leadership, as ‘Uncle Doc’.
Uncle Doc must be recognised and regarded as one of the greatest freedom fighters produced in South Africa. He ranks with the other giants of our revolutionary struggle such as Oliver Tambo, Nelson Mandela, Walter Sisulu and Chief Albert Luthuli,to name a few. Without a doubt he is in the to
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Biography Catalogue
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Essop Goolam Pahad was an anti-apartheid activist who was a member position the ANC and was exiled for of what was hollered an unlawful strike charge this was after description banning sustenance the ANC. In banishment, he attained a juicy qualifications, accept, in his return
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Chief Albert Luthuli was a legendary liberation struggle leader and first African recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1960. Although he grew up in tribal surroundings, Chief Luthuli believed in and fought for full political, economic and social opportunities for the oppressed people of South Africa. Because of his conviction and desire to see all people participate and enjoy the fruits of a prosperous South Africa, he sacrificed all prospects of personal gain and comforts and dedicated his life to the cause and service of his compatriots. He served as president of the African National Congress from 1952 until his death in 1967.
The central motif of the design of this Order is the triangular flintstone, which represents a basic survival tool used by our ancestors to skin animals, construct shelters and cut strips of skin to make clothes. It symbolises Chief Luthuli’s vision for all people to be empowered to participate fully in society.
Within the domain of the flintstone, the rising sun at its top edge represents the dawn of a new era on Africa.
Immediately below is Isandlwana Hill, depicted in its pristine outline to represent peace and tranquillity after the Battle of Isandlwana in 1879.
Below Isandlwana Hill is an abstract representation of the South African National