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Joyce Leswana Kgoali (13 January 1950 – 21 November 2004) was a South African politician. A member of the African National Congress, she served as the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces from May 2004 until her death in November 2004. She was a Member of the Executive Council in the Gauteng provincial government from 1998 to 1999 and the chairperson of the ANC's parliamentary caucus between 2002 and 2004.
Joyce Kgoali | |
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Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces | |
In office 4 May 2004 – 21 November 2004 | |
Preceded by | Naledi Pandor |
Succeeded by | M. J. Mahlangu |
Personal details | |
Born | Joyce Lesawana Kgoali 13 April 1950 Basutoland |
Died | 21 November 2004 54) Park Lane Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa | (aged
Nationality | South African |
Political party | African National Congress |
Spouse | Godfrey Nhlanhla Simelane |
Profession | Politician |
Kgoali was born on 13 January 1950 in Basutoland (now Lesotho).[1]
Kgoali was a trade unionist in the textile industry.[2] She was a member of the United Democratic Front whilst she was involved in the Federation of Transvaal Women.[2] She later joined the African National Congress Women's League. Kgoali was active in the party's underground networks.[2]
After the 1994 general election, Kgoali became a Delegate of the Senate, which became the National Council of Provinces in 1997.[2] Gauteng premier Mathole Motshekga appointed her the MEC for Transport in 1998.[3] She held the portfolio until after the 1999 general election.[4]
In 2002, Kgoali became a Member of Parliament. She was appointed the party's caucus chairperson.[5] She was elected Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces in May 2004 following the April 2004 general election.[6]
Kgoali died of complications from an operation on 21 November 2004.[2] She was 54 years old. At the time, she was a member of the national executive committee of the ANC's women's league and a member of the Gauteng ANC provincial executive committee.[2] She is survived by her husband and children.[7]
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