The African National Congress has learnt with deep sadness of the passing of Comrade Joyce Mashamba.

Mashamba previously served as a member of the National Executive Committee of the ANC and was deployed as Limpopo's MEC for Agriculture at the time of her passing.

The African National Congress extends its deepest condolences to her husband, ANC stalwart, Cde George and her family as well as to all her comrades and friends.

Issued by ANC