ANC stalwart Tokyo Sexwale paid tribute to Mosiuoa ‘Terror’ Lekota, describing him as a man who always stood for the truth and who had fulfilled his d uty to the nation.
Sexwale said Lekota was fearless in speaking out on community issues and service delivery, consistently raising concerns about corruption, water and electricity.
He stressed that Lekota’s legacy should live on through citizens who are equally courageous and vocal about the challenges facing the country. “We need more ‘Terrors’ in this country,” Sexwale said, noting that this was the spirit that defined Lekota’s leadership.
Sexwale also highlighted that Lekota’s appeal went beyond political lines. The fact that even farmers’ associations had praised him, demonstrated that Lekota was truly a non-racial leader who cared deeply about issues such as food security.
“To carry forward the mission of Terror,” Sexwale added, “we must understand that the nation comes before the party. The people must always come before party interests, and we must be prepared to lead in that spirit.”
He said Lekota was never defined by the shirt he wore but by his values. He was a national leader, a community builder and a fierce defender of education.