Condolences stream in for Bavelile Hlongwa

Hlongwa was killed in a car accident along with three other people on N1 from Polokwane on Friday.

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula says Hlongwa died as she lived, being in service of others.

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"The Deputy Minister had stopped to assist a motorist whose vehicle had overturned on the N1 at Maubane Bridge, at Carousel Plaza, Hammanskraal.

"The Deputy Minister, her security detail, Emergency Medical Services personnel and Bakwena Security personnel were in the process of assisting the motorist when a flatbed truck crashed into the scene.  Three people including the Deputy Minister were killed, several others were injured,"he explained. 

"South Africa has lost a diligent and dedicated servant of the people. Just as she lived, Deputy Minister Bavelile Hlongwa died helping others.  Her commitment to improving the lives of the poor and accelerating service delivery was unwavering."

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The National Youth Development Agency's Lerato Gambu (NYDA) also sent their condolences to the family of it's Executive Deputy Chairperson.

"The agency also sends sincerest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives during the horrific accident.

"She took to heart all issues of injustice against women and children and fought relentlessly against the economic exclusion of young people. A girl-child had a true representative in her.

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