Zamathembu Ngcobo
Zamathembu Ngcobo | |
|---|---|
| Permanent Delegate to the National Council of Provinces from KwaZulu-Natal | |
| In office 15 June 2024 – 21 June 2025 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 May 1979 |
| Died | 21 June 2025 (aged 46) |
| Nationality | South African |
| Political party | uMkhonto weSizwe |
Zamathembu Nokuthula Ngcobo (4 May 1979[1] – 21 June 2025) was a South African politician who represented KwaZulu-Natal in the National Council of Provinces as a member of the uMkhonto weSizwe from 2024 until her death in 2025.
Parliamentary career
Following the 2024 general election, Ngcobo was elected as one of three uMkhonto weSizwe permanent delegates to the National Council of Provinces from KwaZulu-Natal.[2]
Ngcobo was a member of the Select Committee on Social Services and the Select Committee on Education, Sciences and Creative Industries.[3]
Death
Ngcobo died following a short illness on 21 June 2025 at the age of 46. Parliament's presiding officers and the MK Party spokesperson expressed their condolences.[4][5]
References
- ^ "NPE 2024 - National Candidate List" (PDF). Election Commission of South Africa. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ Makinana, Andisiwe (16 June 2024). "MK Party's NCOP delegates sworn in". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Zamathembu Nokuthula Ngcobo". People's Assembly. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ Makwakwa, Thabo (24 June 2025). "'Tireless advocate for the marginalised': MK Party confirms passing of MP Zamathembu Ngcobo". IOL. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ "Statement on the Passing of NCOP Member Hon. Zama Ngcobo, MP". Parliament of South Africa. 22 June 2025. Retrieved 25 June 2025.