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African National Congress (ANC) struggle stalwart Cheryl Gillwald died of cancer at the weekend, the ANC Women's League (ANCWL) said on Tuesday. "The ANCWL national executive committee is shocked and saddened by the news of the passing on of Mrs Cheryl Gillwald, the heroine of our struggle for liberation," said ANCWL spokesperson Edna Molewa. "We join hands with millions of our people in paying tribute to this brave woman of our country who has truly played a noble and prominent role in our people's struggle for freedom." Gillwald, who died aged 53, served as a member of Parliament for 12 years, from 1994 to 2006. She was appointed deputy justice and constitutional development minister in 1999, and in 2004 she became deputy correctional services minister. She resigned from public office in 2006. "The ANCWL acknowledges Gillwald's tireless efforts towards human rights and creating a better life for all -- a vision she lived throughout her life," said Molewa. Women, Children and Persons With Disability Minister Noluthando Mayende-Sibiya sent her condolences to Gillwald's family and friends. "We express our gratitude to her for the major contribution in making the 16 Days of Activism Campaign on No Violence against Women and Children one of the most recognised campaigns of government in partnership with civil society," Mayende-Sibiya said. -- Sapa  CONTINUES BELOW TOPICS IN THIS ARTICLE
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