OBITUARY NOTICE: HON MB NTULI, MPL, MEC FOR TRANSPORT, COMMUNITY SAFETY AND LIAISON
Obituary Notice: Hon MB Ntuli, MPL, MEC For Transport, Community Safety And Liaison |
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STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF MR BHEKUYISE MUNTUKAYISE NTULI
MEDIA STATEMENT
17 JANUARY 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF MR BHEKUYISE MUNTUKAYISE NTULI
KWAZULU-NATAL LEGISLATURE MOURNS THE UNTIMELY DEATH OF ITS MEMBER AND MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE MEC, MR BHEKUYISE MUNTUKAYISE NTULI
Yesterday , 16 January 2021 we learned with deep shock the news of the untimely passing of KwaZulu-Natal Legislature Member, Mr Bhekuyise Muntukayise Ntuli. He passed away at a Durban hospital yesterday evening due to COVID-19 related complications. He had been unwell for some time.
Affectionately known by his clan name âMphembaâ, served as a member of National Parliament of South Africa from 1999 to 2003 before joining the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature during the 4th term where he served as a member of the Transport Portfolio Committee and Chairperson of the Community Safety and Liaison Portfolio Committee. Mr Ntuli was sworn in to the position of MEC in September 2019. Throughout his life in politics, he has been a humble, loyal, dedicated, hard-working and exemplary servant of the people of KwaZulu-Natal.
He was a seasoned politician and a union activist. He held Primary Teachers Certificate from eMadadeni College; a degree in Management from UCT Graduate School of Business; a Certificate in Leadership from Wits University; and Postâgraduate Diploma in Research, Strategic Diplomacy and Transitional Justice from University of Johannesburg.
Mr Ntuliâs rare qualities of being a peacemaker even under difficult circumstances earned him respect among his peers. This is not surprising because throughout his life, he performed extraordinary deeds in various structures and domains he served in.
In recognising his leadership qualities, his organisation, the ANC, elected him to serve as the Chairperson of the ANC in the Musa Dladla Region for more than 15 years. He served for more than 20 years as a member and leader of the ANC subâcommittee on Peace and Stability.
Despite his tasks and responsibilities being complex and sensitive in nature, he tackled them with calmness. Passionate for peace in the province he had begun to implement a number of programmes that were aimed at reversing the tide of Gender-Based Violence, Taxi Violence, and reducing the carnage on the provinceâs roads. He has consistently displayed exceptional leadership and wisdom, with his passing, our legislature and indeed the entire country has lost an upright leader, a deep thinker, and a true servant of the people. We pray for comfort in this hour of grief.
On behalf of the legislature community, I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the Ntuli family, his friends, the people of KwaZulu-Natal and the organisation he represented in the Legislature, the African National Congress. May his revolutionary soul rest in peace.
ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE KWAZULU-NATAL LEGISLATURE SPEAKER MS NONTEMBEKO BOYCE
For more information contact:
Nomusa Phungula
Office of the Speaker Media Liaison
071 851 0085/ 072 294 7237
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STATEMENT ON THE OUTBREAK OF BRUCELLA BACTERIA
18 November 2020
Embargo: For Immediate Release
Attention: News/Assignment Editors, Political Reporters, Reporters
From: KZN Legislature Communications Unit
RE: KZN LEGISLATUREâS AGRICULTURE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE CALLS ON FARMING COMMUNITIES TO BE VIGILANT AGAINST BRUCELLA BACTERIA
KwaZulu-Natal Legislatureâs Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development has warned communities living in areas where there has been an outbreak of brucella bacteria to be vigilant when dealing with suspicious animals.
Brucella Bacteria is an animal-borne disease which causes abortion, infertility, reduced milk production and weakened joints in bovine animals and infected people.
Brucellosis is primarily a cattle disease but may affect most other mammals, including humans. Humans who are at risk of contracting the disease are people who work with animals such veterinarians, farmers, farm workers and abattoir employees.
The Portfolio Committee has noted the intervention of the provincial department of Agriculture and Rural Development which has embarked on a campaign to vaccinate animals in affected districts and educate communities affected by the bacteria.
âAgriculture has been identified as a key driver in ensuring food security and radical economic development in the province. We need to work together to deal with anything which seeks to threaten our agricultural potential such as the Brucella bacteria. We urge our communities to co-operate with departmental officials and attend information sharing sessions so that they understand the bacteria and know how to identify its symptoms,â said Committee Chairperson Honourable Ntombikayise Sibhidla-Saphetha.
The portfolio committee will monitor the departmentâs intervention strategies as part of its oversight exercise on the department.
The committee also sends out its deepest sympathies to the farmers who have lost their livestock.
âWe understand that most farmers are dependent on this livestock for their livelihood. It is for this reason that we appeal to the farmers to co-operate with the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development so that they will be familiar with protocols to be followed to minimise the impact of this outbreak,â said Sibhidla-Saphetha.
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Issued by the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development Hon NN Sibhidla-Saphetha Cell No: 0833013622.
For media inquiries please contact Committee Media Officer Wonder Hlongwa at 0829083532
PASSING AWAY OF PRINCE LETHUKUTHULA ZULU
08 November 2020
Embargo: For Immediate Release
Attention: News/Assignment Editors, Political Reporters, Reporters
From: KZN Legislature Communications Unit
PASSING AWAY OF PRINCE LETHUKUTHULA ZULU
The KZN Legislature has learned with shock and sadness of the passing on of Prince Lethukuthula Zulu, the eldest son of His Majesty Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini and Her Majesty Queen Sibongile MaDlamini.
The KZN Legislature would like to convey the deepest condolences to His Majesty Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini and Her Majesty Queen Sibongile MaDlamini and the entire Zulu Royal Family.
KZN Legislature has a very good relationship with the Zulu Royal Family which has spanned several decades.
It is through this relationship that His Majesty King Goodwill Zwelithini annually delivers an address to the legislature marking the beginning of the legislature calendar.
Members and officials of the KZN Legislature will keep the Zulu Royal Family in their prayers through this difficult period.
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Issued by the KZN Legislature Communications Unit
For more information please contact Wonder Hlongwa at 0829083532
KWAZULU-NATAL LEGISLATURE MOURNS THE UNTIMELY DEATH OF ITS DEPUTY SPEAKER, MR MLULEKI NDOBE
For Immediate Release
07 November 2020
KWAZULU-NATAL LEGISLATURE MOURNS THE UNTIMELY DEATH OF ITS DEPUTY SPEAKER, MR MLULEKI NDOBE
Today, 7 November 2020 we woke up to the heart-rending news of the untimely passing of KwaZulu-Natal Legislature Deputy Speaker, Mr Mluleki Ndobe. He passed away at his Durban home yesterday evening. He had been unwell for some time.
With his passing, our legislature and indeed the entire country has lost an upright leader, a deep thinker, and a true servant of the people. In this hour of grief, we find comfort in knowing that Mr Ndobe leaves behind a rich legacy for all of us to emulate.
Mr Ndobe, a teacher by profession, joined the legislature at the beginning of the 6th term in 2019 after having successfully served as the Mayor of Harry District Municipality.
Because of his outstanding leadership traits, it did not take long for Mr Ndobe to fully grasp every facet of the legislative sector. His rare qualities earned him tremendous respect among his peers.
This is not surprising because throughout his life, Ndobe performed extraordinary deeds in various structures and domains he served in. These include the local sphere of government, the Congress of South African Students, the African National Congress Youth League and the African National Congress (ANC).
In recognising his leadership qualities, his organisation, the ANC, elected him to serve as the ANC Regional Chairperson in Harry Gwala region and later as the ANC Provincial Deputy Secretary.
At the time of his death, he was a member of the crucial ANC Provincial Working Committee. His colleagues at the legislature also saw it fit to make him the institutionâs second in command.
Ndobe belonged to the generation of leaders who dedicated their lives to serving the people with distinction. That is why he continued to offer his services to the people of KwaZulu-Natal even during the time when he was ill.
He will be missed for his ability to unite members of the legislature across the political spectrum towards a common goal.
He will also be remembered for his love for education. After obtaining his education degree, he continued to broaden his horizons and received an MBA at Mancosa. He was reading towards his doctorate at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
Mr Ndobe also represented the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature in the legislative sectorâs Pension Fund Board where he also served as the Deputy Chairperson. His duties in the legislature included capacity building, members affairs and discipline.
On behalf of the legislature community, I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the Ndobe family, his friends and the organisation he represented in the legislature. May his revolutionary soul rest in peace.
Details of the funeral will be communicated after the legislature has engaged with the family.
ISSUED BY KWAZULU-NATAL LEGISLATURE SPEAKER NONTEMBEKO BOYCE
For more information contact:
Nomusa Phungula
Office of the Speaker Media Liaison
071 851 0085/ 072 294 7237
