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Mosiuoa ‘Terror’ Lekota, who died at the age of 77. Photo: David Harrison

Lekota’s estranged wife fights partner for estate after more than R2 million withdrawn

Mosiuoa Lekota’s partner, Luzelle Adams, sent herself R150 000 and her lawyers R250 000 after son was court-appointed estate curator

  • Eyaaz
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Mosiuoa Lekota was remembered as a towering figure of South Africa’s liberation struggle

Mashatile honours Mosiuoa Lekota as a giant who carried the torch of freedom

Known for speaking truth to power, Lekota’s contributions to democracy, education and social development have left an indelible mark on South Africa’s journey toward equality and dignity for all citizens

  • Sheree Bega
7 min read

Mourners gather in Bloemfontein to honour struggle veteran Mosiuoa Lekota

Political leaders and mourners gather in Bloemfontein to honour Mosiuoa Lekota, remembered for fierce convictions, humility, and a lifelong commitment to ordinary South Africans

  • Kibo Ngowi
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Jobrg Mayor Dada Morero speaking. A memorial service is underway in Soweto for late politician and struggle stalwart, Mosiuoa Lekota. The 77-year-old anti-apartheid activist died last week after a long illness. In the years before his passing, Lekota served as the leader of the Congress Of The People (COPE), a party he helped form after breaking away from the African National Congress (ANC). Photo Delwyn Verasamy

Morero jokes about no-confidence motions at Mosiuoa Lekota memorial

Joburg mayor humorously urged UDF leader Bantu Holomisa to stop his party’s councillor from filing motions of no confidence against him. Morero also honoured Lekota’s decades-long contribution to South Africa’s struggle against apartheid

  • Sheree Bega
4 min read
Mosiuoa ‘Terror’ Lekota, who died at the age of 77. Photo: David Harrison

SA mourns Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota

The Congress of the People co-founder was lauded for his principled positions ‘even in the face of criticism and humiliation’ and for being outspoken against corruption

  • Eyaaz
3 min read
COPE co-founder Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota has died at age 77.

Cope leader Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota dies at age 77

Lekota died in the early hours of Wednesday after a long illness, surrounded by his family, a spokesperson said

  • Eyaaz
1 min read
Panyaza Lesufi, Gauteng premier and co-convenor of the ANC in the province. Photo: X

Lesufi considering alternatives to politics, rules out ANC top seven bid

The premier and provincial co-convenor said the party would resurrect itself in Gauteng because there was no better alternative

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
Leader of the Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) party and former South African president Jacob Zuma waves to supporters during the party’s first anniversary celebrations at the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban on December 15, 2024. (Photo by RAJESH JANTILAL / AFP)

Zuma tells ANC to reverse his expulsion and reinstate him immediately — or else

The former president’s lawyers say Tony Yengeni is being “persecuted” for representing Zuma at his disciplinary hearing

  • Des Erasmus
4 min read
Democratic Alliance mayor Cilliers Brink was removed through a vote of no confidence brought by the ANC and supported by ActionSA. (Frennie Shivambu/Gallo Images)

Voters will make ActionSA pay for working with ANC, EFF, says mayor Cilliers Brink

The embattled DA mayor of Tshwane said coalition partner ActionSA is also responsible for service failures in the metro.

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