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02 January 2021 - 12:27 Former DA Eastern Cape leader Eddie Trent died at the age of 80 from natural causes on Thursday Image: Central RSA
Former DA Eastern Cape provincial leader Eddie Trent, 80, died from natural causes on Thursday.
In a statement on Saturday, the DA in the Eastern Cape said Trent fought for justice for all and nonracialism, and was both a bridge builder and a nation builder.
A former member of the provincial legislature (MPL) and MP, Trent was described by the party s current Eastern Cape leader, Bobby Stevenson, as a political giant in the history of the province.
“I worked with Eddie since 1983 and he always had the time of day for everyone, assisting thousands of constituents. He was a humble person who could relate to everyone. He displayed true grit and tenacity, not only in the fight against apartheid but also for the liberal values he believed in.”
Is the MDC burying its head in the sand?
December 20, 2020 in Opinion
BY KARSTEN NOKO
The piece by former Zanu PF elections strategist Jonathan Moyo chronicling the missed opportunities by the opposition in the political history of Zimbabwe has once again raised debate on the state of opposition politics in Zimbabwe.
The piece makes for a compelling case that should not escape the attention of anyone, who has an interest in party politics and how this relates to the wider question of strengthening democracy in Zimbabwe.
For the opposition, they would do well to consider the ideas and the rationale and ask themselves some difficult questions too.