Among those in attendance are Gauteng delegates and MECs including Ace Magashule, ANC general Secretary Paul Mashatile, Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, SAPS Cluster Commander Region Zodwa Mopefe, and Former MEC for Social Development Bathabile Dlamini.
Nkabinde-Khawe, who had been a member of the Gauteng provincial legislature since 2009, died last Friday. Her funeral service is currently taking place at the Vereeniging City Hall. She will be buried at the Meyerton cemetery.
Makhura’s spokesperson, Vuyo Mhaga, said President Cyril Ramaphosa had instructed that the national flag be flown at half-mast in the province on the day of the funeral.
On Wednesday, the legislature held a special sitting in honour of Nkabinde-Khawe, where members representing various political parties celebrated her life.
“The provincial government notes with gratitude all tributes and messages of condolences that continue to pour in from community members and various organisations across the province to the Nkabinde-Khawe families since her passing,” Mhaga said.
Nkabinde-Khawe was also described as a dedicated MEC who died before she could present her plan to eradicate hunger and poverty in the Gauteng province. “At the time of her untimely passing, she was working with her colleagues in the executive council to formulate a strategy to eliminate hunger and eradicate poverty in Gauteng.
“All of this within the context of growing Gauteng together: the roadmap to 2030,” said Phindile Baleni, director-general in Premier David Makhura’s office.
“We owe it to the vulnerable people who felt Ms Khawe’s love and compassion to continue the work that she had started to ensure their lives improve and they fully enjoy their rights.”
