Summary
Mosiuoa Lekota, a former South African defense minister and anti-apartheid activist, has died at the age of 77. He was known for his role against apartheid and served in several important political positions, including leading the defense ministry for ten years. Lekota left the African National Congress (ANC) in 2008 to start a new party due to concerns about corruption.
Key Facts
- Mosiuoa Lekota was a former South African defense minister.
- He was an anti-apartheid activist imprisoned on Robben Island with Nelson Mandela.
- Lekota was a leader in the African National Congress (ANC).
- He left the ANC in 2008 to form a new party called Congress of the People (Cope).
- Lekota cited corruption concerns as a reason for leaving the ANC.
- He served as the defense minister from 1998 to 2008.
- He was the first leader of the Free State province after South Africa became democratic.
- Lekota died after an illness, as reported by Cope.
