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flag South African anti-apartheid hero Mosiuoa Lekota, former COPE leader, has died at 77 after a long illness.

flag Mosiuoa Lekota, a South African anti-apartheid veteran, former Robben Island prisoner, and founder of the Congress of the People (COPE), has died at 77 after a prolonged illness. flag He stepped back from active politics in 2025 and had been unwell for some time. flag Lekota played key roles in the liberation struggle, served as Premier of the Free State and Minister of Defence, and led COPE after leaving the ANC in 2008 over leadership disputes. flag Tributes have poured in from across South Africa, honoring his legacy as a committed advocate for democracy, justice, and non-racialism. flag The Lekota family has requested privacy, and memorial plans will be announced later.

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