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Former South African Cabinet Minister Zola Skweyiya Dies

South African politician Zola Skweyiya passed away in hospital today at the age of 75. Skweyiya served as Minister of Public Service and Administration in former president Nelson Mandela's Cabinet and then as Minister of Social Development during Thabo Mbeki's administration.

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Zola Skweyiya receives The Order of Luthuli in silver from then-president Jacob Zuma.

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