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Lekota’s estranged wife fights partner for estate after more than R2 million withdrawn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

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…

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

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…

COPE co-founder Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota has died at age 77.

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…

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

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

Cope won’t join forces

Cope crumbles as party leaders turn on each other

Both factions have issued each other with letters of suspension

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

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

Betrayal: Mandla Langa’s brother, Ben, was falsely accused of being an informer and was assassinated. (Delwyn Verasamy)

Impimpi accusations are ‘reckless’

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

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)

Eskom will get another bailout

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

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.

We colluded in our land dispossession

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

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)

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

Straight talk: Cope’s Mosiuoa Lekota is willing to risk being unpopular for his views on 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

(David Harrison/M&G)

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

Straight talk: Cope’s Mosiuoa Lekota is willing to risk being unpopular for his views on land expropriation.

Lekota’s land insights ignore historical injustice

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

“We do not cast aspersions on the integrity of anyone. The statements we have heard from certain leaders are worrying us” — Tony Yengeni

‘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

Gigaba is also alleged, in the #GuptaLeaks, to have granted citizenship to some Gupta family members through unduly waiving a residency requirement. (David Harrison/M&G)

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"

EFF and DA to host opposing rallies in PE ahead of motion of no confidence in Mayor Athol Trollip

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’

Lekota and AfriForum on Monday announced that they would join forces to ask the South African public and the international community to apply pressure on the ANC. (Gallo Images)

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

Members of the combined defence forces parade carry a portrait of President Robert Mugabe during Zimbabwes 29th Independence celebrations in Bulawayo on April 18 2009. Emmanuel Chitate, Reuters

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