House Chairperson, today we are celebrating the life of a servant - a servant of the people who served the country well.
My sister, Bavelile Hlonga, served in many leadership positions where she was exposed to working with a number of people who characterised her as a lady of stature, poise and elegance, and who most importantly possessed the values of ubuntu.
Hon Hlongwa passed away whilst assisting victims of a car crash. It comes as no surprise that her last act was an act of bravery, kindness and ubuntu.
The ATM offers heartfelt condolences to her family as well as the ANC comrades. We hope that all South Africans will embody the very principles that hon Hlongwa embodied in her life and will leave this world a better place than we found it. We have such responsibilities as leaders of this nation.
IsiXhosa:
IGenesis 15 ivesi ye-15 uthi: Ke wena uyakuya kooyihlo unoxolo; ungcwatywe uyingwevu enkulu. Xa umamela esi sibhalo sithetha ngomntu osebenzileyo waza wawugqiba umsebenzi wakhe. Sithi namhlanje makalale ngoxolo. Enkosi.