FORMER Bojanala ANC Women's League secretary and Madibeng Municipality chief whip, Elsie Kgautle has died.
Kgautle died on Friday, 8 March, after a short illness.
She is remembered as a revolutionary cadre, human rights, gender activist and unifier champion of rural development.
On Wednesday, 13 March, Paul Sebegoe, ANC chief whip in the North West Legislature (NWPL) conveyed condolences to the Kgautle family.
He said:
He added that Kgautle has left an indelible mark in the sands of time as she leaves behind a legacy of selflessness that characterised her revolutionary life.
“Even in the face of adversity and uncertainty, she showed character that defined her leadership and unwavering commitment to the advancement of the National Democratic Revolution and the renewal and unity programme. When she was not re-elected as a councillor, she went back to the classroom to continue doing what she did best, serving wholeheartedly,” he said.
Sebegoe said Kgautle, who cut her political teeth as a Sadtu shop steward, belonged to a generation of women who challenged unjust laws that affected women, patriarchy and their triple oppression: race, class and gender.
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"We looked up to her for principled leadership because she was not intimidated by anyone. She was a courageous, forthright and assertive leader. As a protégé of the late ANC Women's League NEC member, Violet Molotsi, Kgautle followed in the footsteps of ANC stalwarts, trade unionists, Bertha Gxowa and Francis Baard hence she understood the importance of being above factions in order to advance unity of the ANC and the National Democratic Revolution,” said Sebegoe.
He said the Chief Whips' Forum will miss her contribution and respect for collective leadership.
"Kgatue served with integrity and showed appreciation of the ANC’s core values. We salute her and dip our revolutionary banner in her honour and extend our condolences to the ANC caucus and officials of the Madibeng Muncipality as well as the communities she served."
Sebegoe added that a befitting tribute to Kgautle would be to strive for unity as well as work tirelessly for a decisive ANC victory during the 29 May elections.
Kgautle will be buried in Sephai Villag, outside Brits, on Saturday, 16 March.
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