Obituary

Barbara Bell fought all her life for South Africa’s children

Outspoken activist died last week aged 86

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Obituary | 4 July 2025

Three lessons in activism from Mark Weinberg

Weinberg, a key figure in the Right2Know Campaign, died on 28 January 2025

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Obituary | 4 February 2025

Pravin Gordhan was that rare thing: an honest politician

He deserves to be remembered as a courageous person who served the country with great distinction

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Obituary | 13 September 2024

Ayanda Kota, who dedicated his life to fighting for the underdog, has died

Chair of the Unemployed People’s Movement was Makhanda’s most prominent activist

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Obituary | 23 February 2024

A Quiet Lion: A Tribute to land activist Moss Sekobane

He was a tireless worker for the rights of the vulnerable

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Obituary | 29 January 2024

A few words in honour of Mkhuseli Sizani

Former GroundUp reporter embodied journalism’s finest ideals

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Obituary | 23 September 2023

Hamba Kahle Mkhuseli Sizani

29 March 1981 to 12 September 2023

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Obituary | 15 September 2023

Nontsikelelo Zwedala: an unsung hero of the struggle for HIV medicines

She was one of the complainants in a Competition Commission case that resulted in antiretroviral medicines becoming affordable

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Obituary | 20 March 2023

Remembering Yoliswa Dwane

Fierce, intense, principled: Equal Education would not have been possible without her

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Obituary | 24 October 2022