Zuko Komisa

Aisha Pandor has celebrated her mom Naledi Pandor after 30 years of service as a minister.
Aisha has related a recent chat she had with her mother in which she told her how much she loved her and how much of an influence she was.
After serving as a minister for 30 years in the Ministries of Higher Education and Training, Science and Technology, Basic Education, and Home Affairs, Naledi Phandor, the former minister of international relations, declared at the beginning of the year that she would not be returning to parliament.
Aisha Pandor spoke wrote about how she has had to share her mother with the nation, and took some time to write the former minister a note of gratitude for her commitment to the nation’s battle:
“My mom has been an ANC member and activist for all of my life. I share a birthday with the ANC, and for most of my life, I proudly spent Jan 8th with other family or friends, while my parents served the party. Since I was almost 9 years old, she has served as a member of South Africa’s democratic government.
During those three decades, she has led with dedication, integrity, intelligence, wisdom, a love for her country, and a focus on principles, those held high by her religion, upbringing, country and party. Yesterday I told her for the countless time, how much I love her, how much she inspires me and how proud I am of her. I’m excited for this next stage in her life, which I know will be anything but idle. It will undoubtedly be focussed on creating positive impact and on continuing to champion the causes of the underserved, voiceless and powerless.
I’m also hoping that as by far the most hardworking person I’ve ever met, she finally takes a bit of well-deserved time for rest. Very proud and grateful daughter, and hopeful for SA. May our country and people be blessed with peace, unity, growth and prosperity”
Aisha Pandor


