Sylvia Benjamin

Sylvia Benjamin (15 November 1939 – 27 December 2012) was a South African trade unionist and anti-apartheid activist. She was the treasurer of the National Union of Mineworkers from 1985 to 1987 and was the first woman to serve on the union's executive. After the end of apartheid, she represented the African National Congress (ANC) as a local councillor in Matlosana, North West from 1994 to 2005, and she was a member of the national executive of the ANC Veterans' League at the time of her death in 2012. Quotes “I am not here for a love relationship; I am here for the struggle.” Sunday Times “Attending the State of the Nation Address has hugely and positively impacted on me. I have a better and clearer understanding of the State of the Nation Address, and a responsibility to explain to others who did not attend.” Parliament of South Africa External links Category:19039 births Category:2012 deaths Category:Women from South Africa Category:Human rights activists Category:Anti-apartheid activists Category:Women activists Category:African National Congress politicians