The African National Congress (ANC) has confirmed the passing of Lungi Mnganga-Gcabashe, the Deputy President of the ANC Women’s League and chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Tourism. She passed away on Saturday at the age of 64, the party announced in a statement on Sunday.
Mnganga-Gcabashe was also a serving Member of Parliament, known for her dedication to governance and the people of South Africa. The cause of her death has not been disclosed.
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She was elected Deputy President of the ANC Women’s League in 2022, capping a long and respected career within the liberation movement.
Tributes Pour in for Mnganga-Gcabashe
Condolences have been pouring in from across the country, with many remembering Mnganga-Gcabashe as a principled and people-focused leader.
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In its official statement, the ANC mourned her loss deeply: “Her passing leaves a deep void in our hearts and in the liberation movement as a whole. She was a beacon of calm in turbulent times, a voice of reason when the noise was loud, and a steady hand in the rebuilding of our country’s democracy.”
The party also praised her for her hands-on approach to leadership and unwavering commitment to women’s empowerment.
“She helped build the ANCWL from the ground up, house to house, woman by woman. She was never too senior to listen, never too distant to serve.
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“Whether as a volunteer organiser in the townships, a Provincial Chairperson of the ANCWL, or a national leader of our movement, Comrade Lungi remained grounded in the values of our struggle: humility, revolutionary discipline, and people-centred leadership.”
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A Legacy Rooted in Service and Oversight
Mnganga-Gcabashe’s work in Parliament, particularly in her role overseeing tourism, has been remembered as an act of public devotion.
“She made oversight an act of love — love for the Constitution, for the people, and for South Africa,” the party noted in its tribute.
Colleagues described her as a steadfast leader who always kept her focus on the people she represented. Her political career spanned decades and was marked by a rare blend of discipline, humility, and dedication to the democratic project.
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