Joyce Leswana Kgoali (13 January 1950 – 21 November 2004) was a South African politician. A member of the African National Congress, she served as the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces from May 2004 until her death in November 2004. She was a Member of the Executive Council in the Gauteng provincial government from 1998 to 1999 and the chairperson of the ANC's parliamentary caucus between 2002 and 2004.
Joyce Kgoali | |
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| Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces | |
| In office 4 May 2004 – 21 November 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Naledi Pandor |
| Succeeded by | M. J. Mahlangu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joyce Lesawana Kgoali 13 April 1950 Basutoland |
| Died | 21 November 2004 (aged 54) Park Lane Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Political party | African National Congress |
| Spouse | Godfrey Nhlanhla Simelane |
| Profession | Politician |
Life and career edit
Kgoali was born on 13 January 1950 in Basutoland (now Lesotho).[1]
Kgoali was a trade unionist in the textile industry.[2] She was a member of the United Democratic Front whilst she was involved in the Federation of Transvaal Women.[2] She later joined the African National Congress Women's League. Kgoali was active in the party's underground networks.[2]
After the 1994 general election, Kgoali became a Delegate of the Senate, which became the National Council of Provinces in 1997.[2] Gauteng premier Mathole Motshekga appointed her the MEC for Transport in 1998.[3] She held the portfolio until after the 1999 general election.[4]
In 2002, Kgoali became a Member of Parliament. She was appointed the party's caucus chairperson.[5] She was elected Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces in May 2004 following the April 2004 general election.[6]
Kgoali died of complications from an operation on 21 November 2004.[2] She was 54 years old. At the time, she was a member of the national executive committee of the ANC's women's league and a member of the Gauteng ANC provincial executive committee.[2] She is survived by her husband and children.[7]
References edit
- ^ "Ruling South African party stalwart dies after operation". ANGOP. Cape Town. 22 November 2004. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f "NCOP chairperson dies". IOL. 21 November 2004. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- ^ Ngqiyaza, Bonile (12 May 1998). "South Africa: MECs job delayed by paperwork". BusinessDay (All Africa). Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- ^ "Uproar over new Gauteng cabinet". Mail & Guardian. 25 June 1999. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- ^ "Chairpersons of ANC Caucus since 1994". South Africa History Online. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- ^ "Joyce Kgoali to chair NCOP". News24. Cape Town. 4 May 2004. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- ^ "Mbeki: Funeral of Joyce Kgoali, Chair of the NCOP (28/11/2004)". Polity. Retrieved 10 August 2020.