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Former finance minister Trevor Manuel said despite being in different political homes, he and the late Mosiuoa Lekota stayed on contact because they shared similar ideals.

COPE founder Mosiuoa Lekota has been described as a leader who respected his constituents.

Notorious Latin American narco trafficker Sebastian Marset, who eluded police for years, was handed over to US authorities after his arrest Friday in Bolivia.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) Ad Hoc Committee has adjourned proceedings until next Tuesday.

The remains of the late former defence minister and COPE leader Mosiuoa Lekota will spend the night at his family home in Bloemfontien before he is laid at his final resting place.