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George was also a deputy defence minister. He and former defence minister Mosiuoa Lekota were among a group of breakaway ANC stalwarts who astounded delegates at the Polokwane elective conference of the ANC, making public their intention to serve "divorce papers" on the party. This was amid a struggle for power between former presidents Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma. They were among a group of prominent ANC heavyweights who left in support of Mbeki when Zuma ascended to the presidency of the party. They resigned from the ANC shortly before their disciplinary hearing. George went on to become t...

SAFA mourns Chuene and Mofokeng 2 January 2021 – The South African Football Association (SAFA) has joined millions of South Africans in mourning the passing away of two prominent sports persons – Athletic South Africa former President, Leonard Chuene and former Kaizer Chiefs captain, Ryder Mofokeng. Chuene died on Friday, 1 January 2021 while Mofokeng passed away on Saturday, 2 January 2021. Former Athletics South Africa (ASA) president, Leonard Chuene was credited with founding the popular Soweto Marathon and was an honorary member of the ultra-marathon, Comrades Marathon. He competed i...

2 January 2021, 6:50 PM  |  SABC  |  @KingKAzania Image: SABC NewsCMA Chairperson Cheryl Winn says the association is saddened by Chuene’s passing. Former President of Athletics South Africa Leonard Chuene has passed on. This was confirmed by Comrades Marathon Association in a statement on Saturday.   Chuene completed 12 Comrades Marathons between 1987 and 2000, earning 11 Bronze medals and 1 Silver medal. He achieved his Best Time of 07:19:25 in the 1991 Comrades Marathon Down Run at the age of ...

Former ASA president Leonard Chuene dies 02 January 2021 - 11:58 By Marc Strydom Former Athletics SA president Leonard Chuene has died. Image: Gallo Images ASA had yet to respond to the news on their official website. The CMA wrote in a statement: “The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is saddened by the tragic passing of Comrades Marathon honorary member, green number runner and former Athletics SA president Leonard Chuene. He was 68 years old. “Leonard completed 12 Comrades Marathons between 1987 and 2000, earning 11 bronze medals and one silver medal. He ac...