ANC Struggle stalwart Cheryl Gillwald died of cancer at the weekend, the ANC Women's League said yesterday.
"The ANCWL national executive committee is shocked and saddened by the news of the passing on of Mrs Cheryl Gillwald, the heroine of our struggle for liberation," said spokesperson Edna Molewa.
"We join hands with millions of our people in paying tribute to this brave woman of our country who has truly played a noble and prominent role in our people's struggle for freedom."
Gillwald, who died aged 53, served as a member of Parliament for 12 years, from 1994 to 2006.
She was appointed deputy justice and constitutional development minister in 1999, and deputy correctional services minister in 2004.
She resigned from public office in 2006.
"The ANCWL acknowledges Gillwald's tireless efforts towards human rights and creating a better life for all - a vision she lived throughout her life," said Molewa.
Women, Children and People with Disabilities Minister Noluthando Mayende-Sibiya sent her condolences to Gillward's family and friends.
"We express our gratitude to her for the major contribution in making the 16 Days of Activism Campaign on No Violence against Women and Children one of the most recognised campaigns of government in partnership with civil society," Mayende-Sibiya said.
Tribute to ANC Struggle heroine
ANC Struggle stalwart Cheryl Gillwald died of cancer at the weekend, the ANC Women's League said yesterday.
"The ANCWL national executive committee is shocked and saddened by the news of the passing on of Mrs Cheryl Gillwald, the heroine of our struggle for liberation," said spokesperson Edna Molewa.
"We join hands with millions of our people in paying tribute to this brave woman of our country who has truly played a noble and prominent role in our people's struggle for freedom."
Gillwald, who died aged 53, served as a member of Parliament for 12 years, from 1994 to 2006.
She was appointed deputy justice and constitutional development minister in 1999, and deputy correctional services minister in 2004.
She resigned from public office in 2006.
"The ANCWL acknowledges Gillwald's tireless efforts towards human rights and creating a better life for all - a vision she lived throughout her life," said Molewa.
Women, Children and People with Disabilities Minister Noluthando Mayende-Sibiya sent her condolences to Gillward's family and friends.
"We express our gratitude to her for the major contribution in making the 16 Days of Activism Campaign on No Violence against Women and Children one of the most recognised campaigns of government in partnership with civil society," Mayende-Sibiya said.
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