Khwezi was 'a source of strength' for all women, DA says
Fezekile Kuzwayo died on Saturday, and the family has provided no further details about her death
THE DA on Monday sent its condolences to the family and friends of Fezekile Ntsukela Kuzwayo, who died at the weekend, calling her a "source of strength" for all women.Kuzwayo had accused President Jacob Zuma of rape in November 2005."The death of Ms Kuzwayo highlights the struggle of women across the country who face humiliation, ostracism and continued trauma when they rise up to speak out against sexual assault and abuse," DA Women’s Network federal executive Denise Robinson said on Monday."Ms Kuzwayo will remain a source of strength for all women, especially those who are let down, daily, by an inefficient criminal justice system that is often not alive to the plight of so many women who report cases of sexual abuse."Kuzwayo, publicly known as Khwezi, died on Saturday. No further details were provided, but the family asked to be given space to mourn privately.Kuzwayo accused Zuma of raping her in 2005 at his Johannesburg home and laid a charge against him. She was 31 years old a...
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