In Memorium

We grieve the passing of NALSU Associate Mr Ayanda Kota, who departed this world on the morning of Thursday 22 February, 2024. Ayanda will be remembered as a voice of conscience, a servant-leader in many movements, and a stalwart of the battles of the working-class and poor, best known for his work in the Unemployed Peoples Movement (UPM). NALSU is honoured to have worked with him, including in many workers and popular education projects, and he was pursuing his Masters degree with us at the time of his death.

The full NALSU tribute may be read here. A copy of his funeral programme, where NALSU's director, Professor Lucien van der Walt, was among the invited speakers, is archived here. An article by Ayanda on "Organising to Secure Municipal Service Delivery," based on a presentation at our 2019 Vuyisile Mini Workers School, can be read here.

Go well, travel safely, Ayanda. The world is poorer with your passing. 

Last Modified: Mon, 11 Mar 2024 13:30:47 SAST