Hon Speaker, the IFP is deeply saddened by the passing on of former Deputy Minister of Provincial and Local Government, Ms Nomatyala Hangana. She had a long and distinguished political and paralegal career and was one of the stalwarts of women's rights in South Africa. She had a passion for the law and its application in ensuring equality for all.
Ms Hangana served this Parliament and the people of South Africa with unwavering enthusiasm and energy. Her cause was just and unfaltering and the people responded to that. Ms Hangana was elected for two consecutive terms as secretary of the Women's League in the Western Cape. She was a member of this Parliament from 1994 to 1999. She was appointed Member of the Executive Council, MEC, for Housing in the Western Cape Provincial Government from 2001 to 2004.
Ms Hangana will be remembered for her famous 50/50 campaign, which promoted equal opportunity and representation of women in senior government positions. She will also be remembered for her relentless campaigning for the eradication of the bucket system from our municipalities.
Ms Hangana's legacy will live on. Her cause was just. Her aim was true. The people of South Africa salute her. May her soul rest in peace.