Mosiuoa Lekota dies at 77. Former Free State premier, defence minister, ANC anti-Apartheid veteran; co-founded Congress of the People after leaving ANC. #RIPLekota
Mosiuoa Lekota, a prominent anti-apartheid activist, politician, and founding leader of COPE, died at age 77 after a period of illness. He was a Robben Island prisoner, served as Free State Premier, Defence Minister, and was influential in South Africa’s transition to democracy. His death marks the end of a significant political era.