Ramphele

/ ræmˈfɛleɪ /

noun

1. RampheleMamphela1947FSouth AfricanPOLITICS: political activist 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)

Example Sentences

"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

At one point the authorities planted a newspaper story that Mr. Haigh had been seen wearing only pajamas at the home of Mr. Biko’s onetime partner and fellow activist, Mamphela Ramphele, who went on to several high-ranking positions including vice chancellor of the University of Cape Town and managing director of the World Bank.

From New York Times

"I don't believe that President Mandela raised the issue," said Mamphela Ramphele, a prominent anti-apartheid activist and politician.

From BBC

Dr Mamphela Ramphele, the former vice-chancellor of the University of Cape Town, the highest-ranking school in Africa, called it "an opportunity to rethink the way we address support to young people".

From BBC

Hamilton mixed it up a bit this year, kicking off the month by picking the names of several Black heroes from South Africa and putting them into cup for the cubs to pick: Chris Hani, Steve Biko, Mamphela Ramphele and Tsietsi Mashinini, among them.

From Seattle Times