Ramphele

British

/ ræmˈfɛleɪ /

noun

Mamphela. born 1947, Black South African political activist: partner of Steve Biko; a director of the World Bank (2000–04); founded the political party Agang (2013)

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"We cannot but keep that prophetic voice alive to remind us that we can be better, as he would tell us, that we are designed for better things," Ramphele said.

From Reuters • Oct. 7, 2023

Dr Mamphela Ramphele, the former vice-chancellor of the University of Cape Town, the highest-ranking school in Africa, called it "an opportunity to rethink the way we address support to young people".

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2022

“He was not allowed to bless them, and he followed the precepts of the church at their marriage,” Dr. Ramphele said.

From New York Times • Dec. 26, 2021

“Racism is a curse South Africa must escape,” said Ramphele.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 7, 2021

If the name is unfamiliar, that's because Ramphele never married her partner: Steve Biko.

From Time • Jan. 6, 2012

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