By REGINALD KANYANE
Heartfelt condolences continue to pour in after the passing of the Greater Taung Local Municipality speaker, Deliwe Zethi. South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) in the North West described Zethi as a community builder and a courageous leader.
Zethi (53) who served as SANCO Regional Executive Committee member in the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District succumbed to cancer sickness earlier last week.
SANCO provincial chairperson, Paul Sebegoe said: “Zethi was a women’s rights activist and a versatile civic movement leader. We are saddened by her death and we will dip our revolutionary banner in her honour.
“She was not just like an ordinary comrade, but a rare breed of a true revolutionary cadre, a fountain of wisdom who served the movement with passion, unwavering loyalty, and dedication.”
Sebegoe said Zethi’s political track record speaks volumes and attests that her death is a colossal loss because she has made an indelible mark with her selfless contribution. He further said Ma-Z as Zethi was affectionately known in the political arena, was an embodiment of the revolutionary alliance.
“She had selflessly served African National Congress and Mass Democratic Movement structures in various capacities including the Dr. Ruth Segomotsi Mompati ANC Regional Executive Committee for four terms, the SACP District and Provincial Executive Committees.
“Her long battle with cancer was never a stumbling block to continue the struggle against the triple oppression of inequality, unemployment and poverty. Even throughout her hospitalization when death stared her in the face, she never gave up and hoped that one day she will be discharged and continue championing the cause for the vulnerable and voiceless in our communities,” said Sebegoe.
F4SD councillor, Mika Moeti shared the same sentiments. Moeti who served as Zethi’s Personal Assitant said she was a struggle icon and a great leader that represented women very well in many structures.
“She has left footprints in the Home Affairs Local Forum including many stakeholders. I was personally happy to have served in her office as her Personal Assistant (PA) from September 2013 to February 2015.
“As her PA, she was focused and had the interest of the people at heart. Many people will attest to that. Zethi has put the Greater Taung Local Municipality on the map in terms of public participation as our council occupied the second place in the North West after Bojanala District,” said Moeti.
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