Mail Guardian Political Editor Paddy Harper Passes Away

Mail Guardian's political editor and award-winning journalist Paddy Harper has passed away. Editor-in-Chief Luke Feltham confirmed the news on the publication's website, stating that Harper died at his Durban home earlier today.

Harper, a seasoned journalist, was widely respected both in the media industry and political circles. Feltham described him as a reporter of impeccable integrity, fearless in his commitment to speaking the truth to power.

In his last column, published on Friday, Harper shared his views on the African National Congress ANC announcement to reconfigure its PEC structures in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, calling it life under political adult supervision.

Harper's passing marks a significant loss to South African journalism, where his voice and sharp insights will be deeply missed.