EWN Mar 04
From freedom fighter to political leader: The life of Mosiuoa Lekota:
The 76-year-old anti-apartheid activist, who was popularly known as 'Terror' passed away in ...
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Mosiuoa Lekota: From Activist to Political FigureThe 76-year-old anti-apartheid leader died after a prolonged illness, shortly after COPE missed re-entry to Parliament in 2024.
- Mosiuoa Lekota, former ANC chair and COPE leader, passed away following a long illness at age 76.
- His political career concluded after COPE failed to regain seats in the 2024 general elections.
- Born in Kroonstad, Lekota was expelled from university for political activism and imprisoned on Robben Island.
- Post-release, he joined the UDF and ANC, held key government roles, and founded COPE in 2008 after an ANC split.
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Memorial service announced for late COPE leader Mosiuoa ‘Terror’ Lekota: Political leaders, supporters and members of the public are expected to gather in Soweto ...
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[WATCH] Family, friends and political comrades are gathering at Mosiuoa Lekota’s Bloemfontein home. Lekota passed away last week after a year-long illness ... Show more
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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’ ...
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Mosiuoa Lekota to receive special official funeral, says Cyril Ramaphosa : The late former defence minister and Congress of the People leader died on Wednesday
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EWN Mar 04
From freedom fighter to political leader: The life of Mosiuoa Lekota: The 76-year-old anti-apartheid activist, who was popularly known as 'Terror' passed away in ...
ewn.co.za/2026/03/04/from-freedom-fighter-to-political-leader-the-life-of-mosiuoa-lekota
COPE leader Mosiuoa Lekota dies after ‘long illness’: Congress of the People leader and co-founder Mosiuoa Lekota has died. He was 77.
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COPE founding leader Mosiuoa Lekota dies at 77: IOL understands that Lekota passed away in a Johannesburg hospital in the early hours of Wednesday after a ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/2026-03-04-cope-founding-leader-mosiuoa-lekota-dies-at-77/
EWN Mar 04
Ramaphosa describes late COPE leader Lekota as a devoted patriot: Mosiuoa Lekota died in the early hours of Wednesday morning after a long battle with cancer.
ewn.co.za/2026/03/04/ramaphosa-describes-late-cope-leader-lekota-as-a-devoted-patriot
EWN Mar 04
South Africa mourns liberation giant Mosiuoa Lekota: Echoing these sentiments, Rise Mzansi spokesperson Mabine Seabe added that Lekota’s legacy is defined by his ...
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South African anti-apartheid activist Mosiuoa Lekota dies at 77: South African anti-apartheid activist Mousiuoa Lekota died on Wednesday at the age of 77.
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EWN Mar 04
Legacy of a Lion: Ramaphosa and Parliament pay tribute to Mosiuoa 'Terror' Lekota
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eNCA Mar 05
Mosiuoa Lekota's remains transported to Bloemfontein: The body of former COPE President Mosiuoa Lekota has arrived in Bloemfontein.
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EWN Mar 04
COPE founder Mosiuoa Lekota dies at 77: Lekota had been battling ill-health and was in and out of hospital over the past year.
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Ramaphosa hails Lekota as ‘patriot, freedom fighter and servant of the people’: President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his message of condolence for COPE leader ...
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OBITUARY | Mosiuoa Lekota — an outspoken, contrarian and conscience-driven politician
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From Terror to Mosiuoa: Anti-apartheid veteran Mosiuoa Lekota dies at 77: Anti-apartheid veteran and former defence minister Mosiuoa Lekota has died at the age ...
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OpinionHow Mosiuoa Lekota challenged the ANC’s rule and changed the course of SA’s democracy
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Political leaders pay tribute to COPE's Mosiuoa Lekota: Liberation activist and political figure remembered for his commitment to people of SA
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Ramaphosa hails Lekota as ‘patriot, freedom fighter and servant of the people’: President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his message of condolence for COPE leader ...
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South Africa: Ramaphosa Extends Condolences on the Passing of Mosiuoa Gerard Patrick Lekota
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Lekota was not of sound mind says court, his lover 'emptied' his bank account weeks before his death
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COPE pledges to honour Mosiuoa Lekota’s legacy after funeral: Lekota was laid to rest in Bloemfontein on Saturday, just over a week after he passed away ...
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Analyst warns COPE's future is uncertain after Lekota's death - SABC News - Breaking news, special...
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Soweto honours Mosiuoa 'Terror' Lekota at memorial service: Political leaders and mourners gather in Soweto to pay tribute to Mosiuoa 'Terror' Lekota ...
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IN PICS | ANC, Cope unite to celebrate Lekota’s legacy at memorial service: Political opponents sing, dance and chant the name of a man ‘who put South Africa ...
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MPs hail Lekota as a patriotic man of conviction: National Assembly pays tribute to fallen COPE leader and former defence minister Mosiuoa Lekota ...
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Embattled Cope still relevant, insists Mosiuoa Lekota as he prepares to step down as leader after elections
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Driving force: Lekota ‘can still lead’ the Congress of the People (who have all left)
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