Nosipho Ntwanambi

Nosipho Dorothy Ntwanambi (September 25, 1959 – July 8, 2014) was a South African politician, as well as a women's and human rights activist.

Career

She was a member of the African National Congress (ANC), Ntwanambi was the ANC's Chief Whip in the National Council of Provinces, the first woman to become chief whip, a position she held until she stepped down in 2014.[1][2] She served as a member of the National Council of Provinces, the upper house of the Parliament of South Africa, from 2008 until 2014.[1] Ntwanambi was also serving as a deputy president of the African National Congress Women's League (ANCWL) at the time of her death.[1]

Ntwanambi was a founding member of both the South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) and the United Women's Organisation (UWO).[1] She was also a member of the ANC's National Executive Committee.

Death

Nosipho Ntwanambi died following a long illness on Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at the age of 54.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Davis, Gaye (2014-07-09). "MP Nosipho Ntwanambi dies (page 3)". Eyewitness News. Retrieved 2014-07-31.
  2. ↑ Davis, Gaye. "Biography of Ms Nosipho Dorothy Ntwanambi" (PDF). Parliament of South Africa. Retrieved 2014-07-31.


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