Background
Lekota, Mosiuoa Gerard Patrick was born on August 13, 1948 in Senekal, South Africa.
government official organization official
Lekota, Mosiuoa Gerard Patrick was born on August 13, 1948 in Senekal, South Africa.
University of the North (Turfloop).
Permanent organizer South African Student's Organization, 1974-1975. Imprisoned, 1974-1982. Publicity secretary United Democratic Front, 1983.
Imprisoned, 1985—1989. Convener African National Congress, South Natal, 1990, member National Executive Committee and National Working Committee, 1991, Chief of Intelligence, 1991, secretary, Electoral Commission, 1992, national chairperson, 1997—2007. Premier Free State Provincial Government, 1994-1996.
Chairperson, National Council of Provinces Republic of South Africa, 1997—1999, minister defense, 1999—2008. President Congress of the People, South Africa, since 2008.
Married Cynthia Lekota. 4 children.