Saturday, March 3, 2012

Snapshots of the people at forefront of new party.(News)

BYLINE: FIONA FORDE

A look at who's who in the leadership of the Congress of the People (Cope):

Mosiuoa Lekota, president, served time on Robben Island and was convicted in the Delmas Treason Trial. He is a former national ANC chair and defence minister.

Mbhazima Shilowa, one of two deputy presidents, is former Gauteng premier and Cosatu general secretary.

Lynda Odendaal, 44, second deputy president, is a businesswoman in Gauteng.

Charlotte Lobe, secretary-general, was a member of the ANC's national executive committee and Women's League.

Deirdre Carter, deputy secretary-general, has been active in garnering support for …

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