Parliament, Wednesday, 27 December 2023 - The Presiding Officers of Parliament are deeply saddened by the sudden and tragic loss of Ms Alice Mthembu, a Member of Parliament representing the African National Congress, due to a car accident.
Ms. Mthembu, a member of the National Assembly since 2019, served diligently in various parliamentary committees, including the Committees on Communications and Digital Technologies, Defence and Military Veterans, as well as the Joint Standing Committee on Defence.
The Presiding Officers mourn the passing of a dedicated and tireless public representative who served her constituency in the KwaZulu-Natal province and the people of South Africa with unwavering commitment and dedication.
Both inside and outside of Parliament, Ms Mthembu was a dedicated advocate for gender equality and a tireless campaigner for gender perspectives in policy and law-making processes. She wholeheartedly devoted herself to the advancement of women's rights and the empowerment of marginalized groups, leaving an enduring impact on the quest for a fairer society.
Said the Presiding Officers: "We share in the family's sorrow during this painful period and pay tribute to the memory of an exceptional public servant. As families gather to celebrate the joyous Christmas season, the loss of precious lives on our roads casts a dark shadow, causing unimaginable pain and grief for countless families. Ms Mthembu's untimely passing serves as a tragic reminder of the alarming levels of accidents that continue to plague our roads, affecting many families."
The Presiding Officers extend their heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Ms Mthembu.
May her soul rest in eternal peace.
ISSUED BY THE PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
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