A legal dispute has emerged over the estate of late Mosiuoa ‘Terror’ Lekota, just days after his burial, raising questions about his assets, personal relationships and financial affairs.
According to reports, Lekota’s wife, Cynthia Lekota, filed an application to have his affairs placed under curatorship. The move has been challenged by Luzelle Adams, a fellow member of the Congress of the People (COPE), who claims to have a direct interest in the estate.
Adams told the court that she allegedly shared a property with the late politician and that they had a child together. She previously served as a Member of Parliament for COPE between 2009 and 2014.
Questions Over Withdrawals and Estate Assets
Court proceedings revealed that approximately R400,000 was withdrawn from Lekota’s bank account, while a safe at his property was allegedly found open and empty.
The withdrawal is reported to have occurred on the same day his son, Kotane Lekota, was appointed interim curator of the estate.
Kotane Lekota was appointed on 12 February 2026 and authorised to take control of his father’s assets, including property, bank accounts and investments, as well as to manage the family’s financial affairs.
A significant portion of the estate is reportedly held in the Mosiuoa Lekota Family Trust.
Curatorship and Health Concerns
The curatorship followed a ruling by Judge Millar, who found that Lekota had been mentally incapacitated from May 2025 until his death on 4 March 2026.
Medical evidence presented in court cited severe cerebrovascular disease and significant cognitive impairment.
While Cynthia Lekota remains the legal spouse, Adams maintains that her alleged personal and financial ties to the late politician give her grounds to challenge aspects of the estate process.
The matter is expected to continue in court as the dispute over Lekota’s estate intensifies, with further legal clarity likely in the coming weeks.
