Human rights activist Rhoda Kadalie dies at 68

Rhoda Kadalie, a human rights activist, died in Los Angeles at the age of 68.

She has served as a human rights commissioner in the past.

Kadalie was also the founder of the University of the Western Cape’s Gender Equity Unit.

She had a lot of experience as a professor. Kadalie was born in Cape Town, but has just returned to the United States.

Her brother Bruce Kadalie wrote on Facebook that she had a “big and wonderful life” that had an impact on many people.

Reactions to her passing:

Rhoda Kadalie was indeed a very special friend, to us too. Always there when we needed honest advice. One of our biggest supporters, attending many a school prize giving ceremony. We will treasure the memories. https://t.co/N6p4VS6ZwO

— Lawhill Maritime (@LawhillMaritime) April 16, 2022

Rhoda Kadalie sounds like a remarkable and brave woman.

I’m sad that I never had the chance to meet her or work with her. I would have loved to hear her thoughts about wokeness.

My condolences to her family and friends.https://t.co/1aRqCe6Cbm

— Richard Wilkinson (@wilkinsoncape) April 16, 2022

Oh no! RIP Rhoda. An extraordinary woman. Condolences to her family.

Human rights activist Rhoda Kadalie, 68, has died https://t.co/F2o16I788S

— Zelda la Grange © (@ZeldalaGrangeSA) April 16, 2022