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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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"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

“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

Hence moves by the DA to recruit to its leadership a black-struggle legend of its own: Mamphela Ramphele, a former World Bank managing director and long-standing ANC critic.

From Time • Jan. 6, 2012

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