Today we remember the life of Dr Zola Skweyiya who departed on this day in 2018, having served as a Minister of Social Development & Public Service and Administration of a democratic #SouthAfrica. We owe him gratitude for his service.

Dr Skweyiya was a very loyal cadre of @MYANC. He was a deep thinker and a very rational person; yet disciplined in his own conduct and in understanding the ANC and its glorious history.

In executing his responsibilities, he understood that his very actions would always be mirrored against what @MYANC stood for. And for this reason, his revolutionary morality always took central stage in his life and conduct.

He was an embodiment of servant leadership, and a shining light for the destitute and marginalised of our country and the world.

He valued integrity, truth and selflessness. As a living personification of fairness and justice, his demeanour exemplified a special sensitivity to the needs of the most vulnerable among us.