Award-winning journalist and political editor of the Mail & Guardian, Paddy Harper, has died at his Durban home. Harper was known for his impeccable integrity and fearless reporting, often speaking truth to power. His passing is a significant loss to South African journalism.
Candles lit during a funeral service.vMail & 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’ announcement to reconfigure its PEC structures in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, calling it “life under political supervision.”
Harper’s passing marks a significant loss to South African journalism, where his voice and sharp insights will be deeply missed. M&G mourns the passing of political editor Paddy Harper: The media has lost a giant and, for many of us, a dear friend. Staff at the Mail & Guradian are devastated by the news, and our thoughts are with his family and loved ones.
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