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

Lekota’s estranged wife fights partner for estate after more than R2 million withdrawn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

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
3 min read
ANC

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…

  • Sheree Bega
7 min read
ANTI APARTHEID STRUGGLE

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

  • Lesego Chepape
2 min read
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
ANC

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…

  • Lunga Mzangwe
4 min read
COPE co-founder Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota has died at age 77.
CONGRESS OF THE PEOPLE COPE

Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota, the family man

Like many of our struggle heroes, the many years he spent serving prison terms denied him a stable family life. This left his wife Cynthia, to raise their children largely alone…

  • Matshediso Setai
6 min read
Mosiuoa ‘Terror’ Lekota, who died at the age of 77. Photo: David Harrison
CONGRESS OF THE PEOPLE

Lekota’s son appointed estate curator as medical reports question his capacity

According to reports submitted to the court, Lekota, who died at the age of 77, suffered from chronic cerebrovascular which had significantly impaired his ability to make decisions

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
2 min read
Cope won’t join forces
ANC

Cope crumbles as party leaders turn on each other

Both factions have issued each other with letters of suspension

  • Paddy Harper
3 min read
Nailing it: An EFF supporter carries a mock coffin with a picture of then president Jacob Zuma during the party’s 2014 election rally at Lucas Moripe stadium in Atteridgeville. Photo: Madelene Cronjé
ANC

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

  • Lizeka Tandwa
5 min read
Betrayal: Mandla Langa’s brother, Ben, was falsely accused of being an informer and was assassinated. (Delwyn Verasamy)
CYRIL RAMAPHOSA

Impimpi accusations are ‘reckless’

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

  • Raeesa Pather
7 min read
Phakamani Hadebe was an outsider, whose finance background was seen as a major asset, when he joined Eskom which had problems which were viewed, at the time, as predominantly financial. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
CYRIL RAMAPHOSA

Eskom will get another bailout

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

  • Lester Kiewit
3 min read
Lekota completed his transformation from United Democratic Front activist to Ruckus when he asserted that no land had been stolen by white people in South Africa, writes the author.
CONGRESS OF THE PEOPLE

We colluded in our land dispossession

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

  • Vukani Mde
6 min read
In a leaked document, Thabo Mbeki has called on ANC leaders to conduct an internal review to have the organisation reflect on a number of questions including what those who are “land-hungry” want to use land for. (Oupa Nkosi/M&G)
DINEO BENDILE

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

  • Dineo Bendile
3 min read
Straight talk: Cope’s Mosiuoa Lekota is willing to risk being unpopular for his views on land expropriation.
LAND EXPROPRIATION

‘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

  • Tshidi Madia
2 min read
(David Harrison/M&G)
CONSTITUTION

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

  • Lucas Ledwaba
2 min read
Straight talk: Cope’s Mosiuoa Lekota is willing to risk being unpopular for his views on land expropriation.
AFRIFORUM

Lekota’s land insights ignore historical injustice

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

  • Phila Mfundo Msimang
5 min read