By localnew 
Late COPE President Mosiuoa Lekota Accused of Multiple Extramarital Relationships
Pretoria, South Africa – New allegations have emerged in court involving the late Mosiuoa Lekota, former president of the Congress of the People (COPE), suggesting he had multiple romantic relationships outside his marriage.
The claims surfaced during hearings involving a dispute over Lekota’s estate and related legal matters after his death on 4 March 2026. A woman named Luzelle Adams provided testimony in the High Court in Pretoria, asserting that Lekota was involved in several long‑term relationships with women other than his wife, Cynthia Lekota.
According to court documents, Adams claims she had a personal relationship with Lekota, and that he maintained intimate connections with other women at the same time. Her testimony was submitted in opposition to a legal application by Cynthia Lekota regarding how the late politician’s affairs should be managed.
Adams also alleged that Lekota fathered children with women outside his marriage. She referenced circumstances that suggested broader personal ties, which were not publicly known during Lekota’s lifetime.
The revelation has stirred public discussion about the private lives of political figures and how such matters are handled legally, especially in relation to estates and inheritance following a prominent leader’s passing.
Cynthia Lekota has not publicly responded to the accusations, and no independent confirmation has been made about the claims. The case remains before the courts, where further details may emerge as arguments continue.
Observers note that legal disputes involving estates can sometimes unearth sensitive personal matters, and this has prompted debate on balancing privacy with transparency in high‑profile cases.
The situation is ongoing, and legal representatives for the parties involved are expected to continue presenting evidence as the matter proceeds.