Joyce Kgoali

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]

• Former Presiding Officers – Parliament of South Africa