COPE leader Mosiuoa Lekota. Picture: Wikus de Wet / AFP In the news today, Congress of the People founder Mosiuoa ‘Terror’ Lekota has passed away. Meanwhile, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says the South Africa’s National Health Insurance system is currently battling more than 10 court cases that may take years to resolve.
Furthermore, President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is available to play a contributory role in the Middle East conflict if needed. The South African Weather Service has issued an orange level 5 warning for the Northern Cape and Free State as severe storms bring flooding, hail and strong winds. Yellow-level warnings were also issued for severe thunderstorms and damaging winds in the North West, Eastern Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal.Full weather forecast here.
Stay up to date withThe Citizen– More News, Your Way. Congress of the People (Cope) founder Mosiuoa ‘Terror’ Lekota has passed away. The former defence minister died in the early hours of Wednesday morning at a Johannesburg hospital.
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He had been battling ill health over the past year. He was 77 years old. “The Lekota family has requested privacy during this difficult time, and the party asks the public and media to respect their wishes.
The party will issue regular media statements to inform the nation about developments,” said Cope in a statement on Wednesday morning. South Africa’s National Health Insurance (NHI) system is currently fighting for survival on multiple legal fronts, with more than 10 court cases lodged against the legislation. “At the moment, we can count fourteen,” Minister Aaron Motsoaledi told the Portfolio Committee on Health on Wednesday.
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