The ANC Gauteng Provincial Legislature Caucus welcomes the renaming of  three University of South Africa buildings after heroes of the liberation struggle Mama Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, Anton Lembede  and academic Professor Simon Radipere.

As we celebrate Women’s Month it is a fitting tribute to honour the legacy of an outstanding patriot and freedom fighter by renaming a building in an institution of higher learning after Mama Winnie Madikizela- Mandela. The building will keep the memory of Mama Winnie Madikizela- Mandela alive and ensure that her selfless struggle and outstanding leadership continues to exist in the memory and imagination of generations of scholars in years to come.

We are also convinced that It was appropriate that a building at a university with a long history of student and youth activism be named after the struggle icon  and  founding President of ANC Youth League Cde Anton Mziwakhe Lembede, this will serve as a reminder of the role played by the youth in shaping public discourse through intellectual development. This also serves as an honor to the ANC Youth League and the role it has played in Mobilising South African Youth against the brutal apartheid system.

Professor Radipere epitomizes black excellence in the academia. A diligent professional who understood that education is meant to help in finding solutions to the triple challenges of poverty, inequality and unemployment.

We welcome this transformation agenda by Unisa in acknowledging the role played by these outstanding patriots.

issued by the Office of the Chief Whip, Cde Mzi Khumalo.

For enquiries please contact
Cde Lesego Makhubela
ANC Gauteng Provincial Legislature Caucus Spokesperson
079 477 0241