The memorial service of Deputy Minister in the Presidency Responsible for Women, Youth and People with Disabilities, Professor Hlengiwe Mkhize, is expected to take place in Randburg, on Thursday.
Mkhize passed away last week at the age of 69.
Mkhize’s family has confirmed that the late Deputy Minister was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2017.
Tributes have been pouring in for Mkhize since her passing last Thursday.
Mkhize, who was a member of the African National Congress (ANC) National Working Committee, has been remembered as dedicated and passionate about her work.
She served as Higher Education and Training Minister, Home Affairs Minister and Deputy Minister for Economic Development.
Mkhize also served as South Africa’s ambassador to the Netherlands.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared an Official Funeral Category 2 be held in her honour and that the national flag be flown at half-mast at every flag station in the country until she is laid to rest.
Mkhize is expected to be laid to rest at the Fourways Memorial Cemetery on Saturday.
