Chairperson, allow me to acknowledge the presence of the Hlongwa family who are present with
us today. And allow me to pass a word of condolence a word of condolence to the family and friends of the late Ms Bavelille Gloria Hlongwa on behalf of the EFF. We as the EFF were saddened by the untimely passing away of Ms Bavelile Gloria Hlongwa who was popularly known as Comrade BV. We are sharing in sadness as we remember her. We knew her for a short period of time though her contributions in the Ministry of Minerals and Energy were immense and would have brought an impactful change to South Africa as a whole. Remembering what a wonderful and energetic person she was all the time including the remarkable life had and that which lied ahead of her. She cared for the community and all people in South Africa as it is evidenced by the way she met her untimely death. You have touched so many lives for the good. Our hon deputy secretary-general, DSG, hon Hlengiwe Mkhalipi and hon Dumisani Mthenjane, had an opportunity to attend the funeral.
To the family your daughter, your mother and your sister was a blessing to so many people and we are grateful that we had a chance to know her as a colleague and we will forever cherish that moment. We know we cannot take
away the pain, but we are deeply sorry for the loss and wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you remember her. A letter from heaven by