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.

Source: Government of South Africa