South Africa Government

09/17/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/17/2021 00:08

Commission for Gender Equality on passing of Deputy Minister Hlengiwe Mkhize

CGE mourns the passing on of Professor Hlengiwe Mkhize

Chairperson of the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE), Ms Tamara Mathebula, on behalf of the Commissioners, Management and Staff, would like to send heartfelt condolences to the Department of Women, Youth, Persons with Disabilities and African National Congress (ANC), family, friends, and relatives of the Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Professor Hlengiwe Mkhize.

'The news of the passing of Prof. Mkhize have been met with sadness by all of us at the Commission. She will be sorely missed by those who had embraced her as a human rights and gender activist. As a Commission for Gender Equality, we have worked closely with her in advancing gender equality and women empowerment in South Africa' Mathebula said.

'Prof. Mkhize was a true heroine of our struggle, who despite trials and tribulations, continued to fight for our freedom. It is through heroines like her that today we have entities such as the CGE'

'As the Commission, we mourn her passing and equally celebrate her life. She will be sorely missed, may her soul rest in peace', Mathebula added.

Rest in Peace! Robala ka khotso! Lala ngo Xolo, Prof. Hlengiwe Mkhize!

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