Essop Pahad: a diligent communist driven by an optimistic vision of a non-racial South Africa
Essop Pahad: a diligent communist driven by an optimistic vision of a non-racial South Africa: Essop Patel was a confidante of former president Thabo Mbeki. Bongani Mnguni/Foto24/Gallo Images/Getty Images The death of South African freedom struggle stalwart Essop Pahad (84) on 6 July 2023 prompted tributes from his former comrades. There were also less respectful …