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Ramphele

British  
/ ræmˈfɛleɪ /

noun

  1. 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)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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“Tata has been very frail and in pain for many, many months,” said Dr. Mamphela Ramphele, a former anti-apartheid activist who spoke on behalf of the family.

From New York Times Dec. 27, 2021

South Africans must continue Tutu’s work for racial equality, said Mamphela Ramphele, acting chairwoman of the Desmond and Leah Tutu Trust.

From Seattle Times Oct. 7, 2021

To that end, Ms Zille tried to parachute in a prominent figure from the country's liberation struggle, Mamphela Ramphele, as the party's new leader before the last election.

From BBC May 10, 2015

Mamphela Ramphele, chairwoman of world No. 4 gold bullion producer Gold Fields, told the conference on Wednesday.

From Reuters Feb. 6, 2013

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

From Time Jan. 6, 2012

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