South Africa's Lekota, who led breakaway from ANC, dies at 77 - Reuters
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Mosiuoa 'Terror' Lekota, a prominent anti-apartheid activist and former defense minister, has died at 77 after a prolonged illness. He co-founded the Congress of the People (COPE) party in 2008 after leaving the ANC.
Mosiuoa Lekota, co-founder of the Congress of the People (COPE), has passed away at 77. He was a key figure in the anti-apartheid movement and served as South Africa's defense minister from 1999 to 2008.
Mosiuoa 'Terror' ... , a renowned anti-apartheid activist and former defense minister, has died at 77 after a long illness. He co-founded the Congress of the People ( ... ) party in 2008 after leaving the ANC.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed condolences to the family of Mosiuoa 'Terror ... , highlighting their long history as activists and Lekota's commitment to South Africa.
Mosiuoa Lekota, founder of the Congress of the People ( ... has died at 77 after battling ill-health over the past year. He was a former defense minister and anti-apartheid activist.
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