Tribute to Dr Essop Pahad
The Centre for Africa-China Studies joins the University of Johannesburg, the country and continent in mourning the death of Dr Essop Pahad. Dr Pahad was a struggle stalwart, freedom fighter, intellectual, strategist and thinker who played a pivotal role in shaping the democratic dispensation South Africa enjoys today.
Dr Pahad had in recent times been an honorary scholar, contributor and board chairperson for CACS. The Centre is in the final stages of producing and publishing Dr Pahad’s memoirs, based on his work and decades-long contribution to academia and the fight against apartheid.
He will be remembered for his commitment to the values of freedom, non racialism, equality and justice.