Another ANC struggle veteran, Zola Skweyiya, dies
From student activism, through exile, to 10 years in the post-apartheid Cabinet, Skweyiya’s life was devoted to the party he joined in 1956
ANC veteran Zola Skweyiya has died‚ just days before his birthday. He was 75. The news broke on Wednesday morning‚ as South Africans prepare to mourn another ANC struggle leader‚ Winnie Madikizela-Mandela‚ at an official memorial service in Soweto. It also comes a day after the 25th commemoration of ANC-SACP leader Chris Hani’s assassination. President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed his sadness at Skweyiya’s passing‚ after a period of hospitalisation. “Our thoughts‚ as colleagues and comrades‚ go out to the family and friends of Dr Skweyiya who served our country with great passion and distinction during his time in Cabinet and the diplomatic service. Dr Skweyiya’s endearing engagement and his contribution to our society — especially his role as the first minister to lead the public service in a democratic SA — will be greatly missed and honoured‚” Ramaphosa said. Details of memorial events would be communicated in due course‚ the presidency said. The ANC said it was mourning Skweyiya’s ...
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