Deputy Mineral Resources Minister Bavelile Hlongwa has died
Deputy Mineral Resources and Energy minister Bavelile Hlongwa has died in a car crash. Details surrounding the accident are still unknown.
Hlongwa, who was appointed to her position in May, was deputy chairperson of the NYDA and an NEC member of the now-defunct ANCYL.
She has also been outspoken about the leadership of the ANC Women’s League.
Last year, she called them the, Old Guard, saying it’s time for them to step aside and let young women lead.
Death be not proud … We dip our head in mourning the tragic passing on of Comrade Bavelile Hlongwa who was killed together with two other people in a major crash on the N1 highway last night (13 Sep). We wish speedy recovery to those that were injured in the accident. pic.twitter.com/PeOV50PlG9
— Gauteng ANC (@GautengANC) September 14, 2019
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