Hon
House Chairperson, on behalf of GOOD, to the family present here today, all the friends and the ANC, please accept our deep condolences with the passing of a colleague.
I first met B V when we received our induction as Ministers and Deputy Ministers; we were sitting next to each other. It struck me immediately her inquisitive
mind and how she asked so many questions without being afraid; almost on every topic she asked a question.
So, in the short-term I knew the Deputy Minister I could see the positive impact she had made on the department and indeed on the whole of the executive. She was an example of a real good South African who gave everything to her people and country, and especially the youth. In every debate about any topic she asked "How is it going to benefit young people?" She also was a real champion for young people in our country; for all young South Africans.
I saw in one of the tributes, President Ramaphosa described her as a promising and principled leader who was never shy about expressing her views. It was very sad to hear the news of her passing. But to honour hon B V, it is now upon all of us, young and old, to try and live our lives the way she lived hers. We are here to serve others until we are no more. Hamba kahle [Go well] my sister.