Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Mme Maite Nkoana-Mashabane today, 16 December 2009, a day of reconciliation in the Republic of South Africa, would like to extend her condolences to the family of comrade Manto Tshabalala-Msimang on the occasion of her passing away.
Comrade Manto Tshabalala-Msimang was a revolutionary leader who immensely contributed in the early years of the formation of the government of national unity and led women’s struggles for emancipation, gender equality and freedom for all.
At the time of her death, she was a member of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the ANC, ANC MP and African National Congress Women’s League (ANCWL). We dip our revolutionary banners in memory of this gallant fighter for freedom and peace.
Rest in peace.
For further information contact:
Malusi Mogale
Cell: 082 675 0380
Issued by: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
16 December 2009
