GOOD Statement by Patricia de Lille,
GOOD Leader & Minister of Tourism
04 March 2026
The GOOD Party extends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Mosiuoa ‘Terror’ Lekota, the founding leader of the Congress of the People (COPE), following his passing at the age of 77.
Mr Lekota passed away in a Johannesburg hospital in the early hours of Wednesday morning after a prolonged battle with ill-health.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Lekota family and the members of COPE during this time of mourning. May his soul rest in peace.
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