By Johnathan Paoli
The ANC in Gauteng has announced the passing of former Gauteng Health MEC and senior party leader Brian Thami Hlongwa, describing his death as a significant loss to the organisation and the broader liberation movement.
Hlongwa died on Tuesday night following a short illness, the ANC confirmed in a statement issued on Wednesday.
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, relatives, comrades, friends and all those whose lives were touched by his unwavering commitment to the ideals of the African National Congress and the struggle for a united, non-racial, non-sexist, democratic and prosperous South Africa. Rest in peace comrade Brian, a patriot, educator and combatant to the end,” the statement read.
The ANC Gauteng Provincial Task Team (PTT) said it was “deeply saddened” by Hlongwa’s passing, extending its condolences to his family, relatives, comrades and friends.
The party described him as a patriot, seasoned political educator
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