Sigcau
8 May 2006
The government has received with great sadness the news of the passing away
of Ms Stella Nomzamo Sigcau, the Minister of Public Works on Sunday, 7 May, in
Durban. She had been admitted to hospital two weeks previously with cardiac and
kidney related complications.
Minister Sigcau devoted her working life to the service of the people of
South Africa. In 1994 she had been appointed Minister of Public Enterprises
under former President Nelson Mandela. In that capacity she oversaw the
exceptionally challenging project of transforming the Ministry and Department.
Appointed in 1999 as Minister of Public Works, she was into her second term in
charge of this portfolio on her death.
In her Ministerial roles, Ms Sigcau made a significant contribution in
advancing the Government's Reconstruction and Development Programme (GRDP),
Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) and the promotion of women and rural
communities.
On behalf of the government and people of South Africa, I express our
collective sense of loss at the passing of this fine daughter of Africa and
Princess of the Qawukeni Royal House. Our sincere condolences are offered to
the family and the Royal House and we thank them for the privilege of sharing
in the illustrious life of this teacher, politician and selfless community
worker.
Funeral arrangements will be announced after consultations with the
family.
HAMBA KAHLE MANYAWUZA!
Inquiries:
Mukoni Ratshitanga
Tel: (012) 300 5436
Cell: 082 300 3447
Issued by: The Presidency
8 May 2006
Source: SAPA
