The second Black minister of defence, Mosiuoa Gerard Patrick Lekota is born in Kroonstad, Free State (the former Orange Free State). Lekota is commonly known as 'Terror' Lekota, a nickname he received from the soccer field. Lekota joined anti-apartheid movements in the early 1970s. He served six years on Robben Island after being found guilty of sabotage under the Terrorism Act of 1967.
eventREF E-0011717Revised
13 August 1948
Defence minister Mosioua Lekota born
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- 30 Sep 2019
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- 01Wallis, F. (2000). Nuusdagboek: feite en fratse oor 1000 jaar, Kaapstad: Human & Rousseau
Last updated · 30 Sep 2019
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