MEC Dlungwana morns the passing of District Director Mrs Jennifer Baiju
It is with great sadness that the MEC for Education in KwaZulu-Natal Mthandeni Dlungwana have received the news of the passing away of Mrs Jennifer Ann Baiju, an outstanding administrator and leader. Mrs Baiju passed away today, 30 May 2017 after a short illness.
She served the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education in various capacities for more than two decades.
Mrs Baiju, who committed most of her life in the education sector, was a district director of uMgungundlovu at the time of her passing. She was instrumental in promoting the transformation of education system.
“Over the past few years the department of education benefited from her visionary leadership which portrayed her philosophy that teaching should make a difference in society” – MEC Dlungwana remarked.
Her contributions and expertise in the field of education have been widely acknowledged by colleagues in the department.
As we mourn her passing away, the department appreciates her invaluable contribution, and she will be remembered as one of the most dedicated leaders the department has produced.
We take this opportunity to convey our sincere condolences to the friends and members of the bereaved family. We thank God for Mrs Jennifer Ann Baiju’s life during the past several decades.
May her soul rest in eternal peace
Memorial service:
Date: Thursday, 1 June 2017
Venue: Pietermaritzburg College
Time: 12h00
Funeral service:
Date: Friday, 2 June 2017
Venue: to be confirmed
Time: to be confirmed
For more information:
Kwazi Mthethwa
Cell: 078 264 6165
Muzi Mahlambi
Cell: 082 519 1420
Sihle Mlotshwa
Cell: 072 207 2018
Sicelo Khuzwayo
Cell: 072 382 5772
