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Mosiuoa Lekota

Cope crumbles as party leaders turn on each other
Politics
/ 30 August 2022

Cope crumbles as party leaders turn on each other

Both factions have issued each other with letters of suspension

By Paddy Harper
The EFF is unlike other ANC splinter parties
Politics
/ 11 February 2022

The EFF is unlike other ANC splinter parties

We asked political analysts Ongama Mtimka and Mcebisi Ndletyana how the Economic Freedom Fighters defied the odds and why it has flourished

By Lizeka Tandwa
Impimpi accusations are ‘reckless’
Article
/ 22 February 2019

Impimpi accusations are ‘reckless’

The Cope leader’s claim that the president informed on him during apartheid has
been described as ‘politically bankrupt’

By Raeesa Pather
Eskom will get another bailout
Article
/ 15 February 2019

Eskom will get another bailout

Rescue plans will be detailed in the budget speech and the utility will be split into three state entities

By Lester Kiewit
We colluded in our land dispossession
Article
/ 1 February 2019

We colluded in our land dispossession

Like Lekota, Agrizzi has revealed a dreadful truth — we gave away the state for measly trinkets

By Vukani Mde
Mbeki questions ANC’s motive for expropriation without compensation
Article
/ 25 September 2018

Mbeki questions ANC’s motive for expropriation without compensation

The comments were made in a leaked 30-page memorandum intended for internal use by the Thabo Mbeki Foundation

By Dineo Bendile
‘It’s unfounded’ — Lekota’s reaction to being called a sell-out
Article
/ 19 July 2018

‘It’s unfounded’ — Lekota’s reaction to being called a sell-out

Mosiuoa Lekota says he will stand firmly by his view that there is no need to amend the Constitution or to expropriate land without compensation

By Tshidi Madia
Malema steals the show at Limpopo land hearings
Article
/ 28 June 2018

Malema steals the show at Limpopo land hearings

The presence of the EFF leader left many residents, who came to day two of the hearings, star-struck

By Lucas Ledwaba
Lekota’s land insights ignore historical injustice
Article
/ 3 May 2018

Lekota’s land insights ignore historical injustice

Lekota’s statements are obfuscations cloaked through euphemism and the omission of their implications

By Phila Mfundo Msimang
‘Some of us are very hurt’ by negative comments about Mam’ Winnie – Yengeni
Article
/ 5 April 2018

‘Some of us are very hurt’ by negative comments about Mam’ Winnie – Yengeni

An ANC NEC member has not taken kindly to criticism of struggle stalwart Winnie Madikizela-Mandela

By Staff Reporter
Gigaba’s ‘untruths’ need to be ‘given serious attention’― Ramaphosa
Article
/ 4 April 2018

Gigaba’s ‘untruths’ need to be ‘given serious attention’― Ramaphosa

In December last year, the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria ruled that Gigaba "deliberately told untruths under oath"

By Jan Gerber
I’m not going for cheap votes over land, says Lekota
Article
/ 9 March 2018

I’m not going for cheap votes over land, says Lekota

‘Don’t give land to people who don’t know how to use it; give it to people who you have prepared’

By Dineo Bendile
Cope: Constitution caters for land restitution and redistribution
Article
/ 5 March 2018

Cope: Constitution caters for land restitution and redistribution

The opposition party believes that land expropriation without compensation is a short-sighted approach aimed at winning support for 2019

By Staff Reporter
Mugabe has not requested asylum yet— Dirco
Article
/ 22 November 2017

Mugabe has not requested asylum yet— Dirco

Dirco has not received a formal request for asylum from ousted Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, Parliament has heard

By Paul Herman
Opposition parties: Zuma or South Africa. The two cannot co-exist
Article
/ 4 April 2017

Opposition parties: Zuma or South Africa. The two cannot co-exist

Just hours after the opposition parties’ meeting, Standard & Poor’s made its credit downgrade.

By Given Sigauqwe
Lekota rejects claim that ANC benefited from arms deal
Article
/ 11 June 2014

Lekota rejects claim that ANC benefited from arms deal

Giving evidence at the Seriti commission, the former defence minister has dismissed a question relating to the ANC benefiting from the arms deal.

By Sarah Evans
I’m no dictator, says Cope leader Lekota
Article
/ 22 April 2014

I’m no dictator, says Cope leader Lekota

In an interview with the M&G, Cope leader Mosiuoa Lekota claims the party would garner more support in the forthcoming election than in 2009.

By Andisiwe Makinana
Cope MPs and MPLs prepare to jump ship
Article
/ 20 February 2014

Cope MPs and MPLs prepare to jump ship

At least eight MPs and a large number of MPLs are getting ready to leave Cope ahead of the upcoming elections.

By Mmanaledi Mataboge and Andisiwe Makinana
Sona debate focuses on ANC’s ‘good story’
Article
/ 18 February 2014

Sona debate focuses on ANC’s ‘good story’

While ANC MPs stuck to the "good story" line, opposition parties in Parliament aimed to poke holes in last week’s State of the Nation address.

By Andisiwe Makinana
Opposition parties committed to a coalition, says DA
Article
/ 5 February 2014

Opposition parties committed to a coalition, says DA

The Democratic Alliance has said most of SA’s opposition parties want a coalition to win 30% of the vote, as well as Gauteng and the Northern Cape.

By Staff Reporter
Zuma: Who is ‘Number One’?
Article
/ 6 November 2013

Zuma: Who is ‘Number One’?

President Jacob Zuma says he does not know who the "Number One" is referred to in almost all reports related to the Guptagate saga.

By Andisiwe Makinana
Judge rules Lekota is Cope’s rightful leader
Article
/ 18 October 2013

Judge rules Lekota is Cope’s rightful leader

Mosiuoa Lekota has won the case for the Congress of the People’s leadership after fighting Mbhazima Shilowa for the position since 2010.

By Sapa
Marching for Marikana money
Videos
/ 12 September 2013

Marching for Marikana money

Citizens4Marikana and six opposition parties marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria to demand funding for the Marikana miners.

By Staff Reporter
Lekota: Cope was not ready for congress
Article
/ 10 July 2013

Lekota: Cope was not ready for congress

Cope was not in a position to hold a credible elective congress in May 2010, party president Mosiuoa Lekota has told the high court in Johannesburg.

By Meggan Saville
Cope MPs threaten to stop backing Lekota
Article
/ 5 July 2013

Cope MPs threaten to stop backing Lekota

Among the many matters in the South Gauteng High Court is an application by Mosiuoa Lekota to be declared Cope president.

By Andisiwe Makinana
Pimples: Welcome to The Blame Game
Videos
/ 29 May 2013

Pimples: Welcome to The Blame Game

In the world of finger pointing and name dropping there can be only one winner. Don’t hate the player, hate the game.

By Staff Reporter and Pimples
Lekota: Zuma’s Nkandla home like Hitler’s Berghof
Article
/ 19 February 2013

Lekota: Zuma’s Nkandla home like Hitler’s Berghof

The expansion of President Jacob Zuma’s homestead could be compared to that of Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler’s, suggests Cope’s leader.

By Sapa
Sona 2013: More of the same?
Videos
/ 15 February 2013

Sona 2013: More of the same?

We speak to MPs for reaction on the president’s speech. While at times they were scathing of his address, some were more supportive.

By Staff Reporter
Lekota seething over Parliament drama
Article
/ 31 October 2012

Lekota seething over Parliament drama

The debacle surrounding the spy tapes has reached Parliament after Cope leader Mosiuoa Lekota was ejected for questioning Jacob Zuma’s tardiness.

By Nickolaus Bauer
Lekota told to leave National Assembly
Article
/ 30 October 2012

Lekota told to leave National Assembly

Cope leader Mosiuoa Lekota has been told to leave the National Assembly after refusing to withdraw statements about President Jacob Zuma.

By Jacques Keet Author
Lekota to sue Parliament over Spear expulsion
Article
/ 29 July 2012

Lekota to sue Parliament over Spear expulsion

Mosiuoa Lekota is set to file papers seeking a reversal of the decision by Parliament to expel him following comments about The Spear painting.

By Sapa
MTN’s cash, weapons and diplomatic ties in Iran
Article
/ 30 March 2012

MTN’s cash, weapons and diplomatic ties in Iran

A rival company has lodged evidence in a United States court that details how South African company — MTN — secured a lucrative deal in Iran.

By Sharda Naidoo, Stefaans Brmmer and Craig Mckune
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