South Africa mourns the passing of Mosiuoa Gerard Patrick Lekota, a patriot whose life embodied selfless service, courage, and unwavering commitment to the people of our country. He stood for honesty, integrity, accountability, and principled leadership. Reliable, trustworthy, and incorruptible, he remained steadfast in defending the values of our constitutional democracy. As we honour his life and legacy, we recommit ourselves to the ideals he championed and the vision of a just, ethical, and democratic South Africa.