family
19 April 2006
President Thabo Mbeki has received the sad news of the death today of one of
South Africa's finest daughters, the writer and activist Dr Ellen Khuzwayo.
Dr Khuzwayo will be remembered for her outstanding role in the struggle
against apartheid and for her contribution to the development of South African
literature.
She became one of the path-finders of our constitutional dispensation when
she served her country and people as one of the first 490 democratically
elected members of the National Legislature between 1994 and 1999. Accordingly
and in recognition of her sterling contribution to society, former President
Nelson Mandela honoured Dr Khuzwayo with The Order for Meritorious Service in
1999.
President Mbeki expressed his heartfelt condolences to Dr Khuzwayo's family
and friends.
Enquiries:
Mukoni Ratshitanga
Cell: 082 300 3447
Issued by: The Presidency
19 April 2006
Source: SAPA
