Africa: All of Africa Today – March 4, 2026

South African Struggle Icon and COPE Founder Mosiuoa Lekota Dies

Former Congress of the People (COPE) leader and liberation struggle veteran Mosiuoa Lekota has died. He was 77. Lekota, who stepped away from politics in 2025, had been struggling with his health. In a statement, Cope leader Teboho Loate confirmed his passing “after a period of illness”. The Lekota family has requested privacy for the family. Loate said that memorial details would be announced in due course. Lekota was…