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Anti-Apartheid Icon and Former Cape Town Mayor Theresa Solomons Passes at 79

July 8, 2025
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Cape Town mourns the loss of Theresa Solomons, the former mayor and anti-apartheid activist who passed away on Tuesday, 8 July 2025, at the age of 79. Born in 1945, Solomons leaves behind a profound legacy of activism and public service that shaped South Africa’s transition to democracy.

Solomons served as Cape Town’s deputy mayor from 1995 to 1996 before becoming mayor from 1996 to 1998. Her political journey began with grassroots organizing in the Black Women’s Organisation and other Western Cape movements. She was instrumental in forming civic groups that later became the Cape Areas Housing Action Committee, advocating for housing rights and social justice.

Beyond local politics, Solomons represented South Africa internationally as High Commissioner to Tanzania and Canada, extending her influence on the global stage. Family spokesperson Neil Cole described her as a tireless fighter for equality, saying, “She dedicated her life to justice and the people of South Africa.” The cause of her death has not been disclosed, and the family has asked for privacy during this time.

News of her passing has sparked an outpouring of tributes across Cape Town. Community leaders remember her as a trailblazer who championed housing and civil rights during the critical post-apartheid era. While no official memorial plans have been announced, residents in her former constituencies have begun gathering to honor her memory.

Solomons’ death marks the end of an era, but her impact lives on through the civic organizations she helped build and the diplomatic bridges she forged. As Cape Town reflects on her contributions, her unwavering commitment to justice remains a guiding light for future generations.

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