TSAKANE, Gauteng — Leaders from the Gauteng African National Congress (ANC) gathered on Wednesday at the family home of the late Cde Lydia Thenjekwayo in Tsakane to pay their respects and offer condolences to her family.
The delegation included ANC PTT Co-Convenor Cde Panyaza Lesufi, ANC Ekurhuleni Regional Chairperson Cde Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, and ANCYL President Collen Malatji. They were joined by members of the ANC Women’s League, as well as branch and zonal leadership, reflecting the wide impact of Cde Thenjekwayo’s work within the movement.
Cde Thenjekwayo is remembered for her unwavering dedication to the struggle for liberation and her efforts to advance the empowerment of women within the ANC. Her contributions to both community development and political activism have left a lasting legacy in Gauteng and beyond.
Family members and community leaders described her as a committed and tireless servant of the movement, whose influence extended across generations of activists. The ANC leaders emphasized the importance of honoring her life and continuing the work she championed.
The gathering offered an opportunity for mourners to pay tribute and share memories, reinforcing the enduring respect held for Cde Thenjekwayo within the party and the wider community.