Mosiuoa Lekota: South Africas long-serving former defence minister dies
The party did well in the general elections held a year later, gaining 30 seats in parliament, but its electoral fortunes declined over the years mainly due to a leadership battle between Lekota and Shilowa. By the 2024 elections, Cope failed to secure enough votes to have any seats in parliament.
The party did well in the general elections held a year later, gaining 30 seats in parliament, but its electoral fortunes declined over the years mainly due to a leadership battle between Lekota and Shilowa. By the 2024 elections, Cope failed to secure enough votes to have any seats in parliament.
