Cheryllyn Dudley, MP
22nd August 2013
ACDP says ‘Prof’ Kganyago was a courageous pioneer
We have lost a principled and compassionate man through the death of Hon Kganyago, Deputy President of the UDM. He served as a Member of Parliament from April 2004 and was Deputy Minister of Public Works for five years.
He was affectionately known as “Prof” because he was well educated, highly regarded as a teacher, and known as an eternal student, always asking questions and never too old to learn.
The ACDP recognizes Hon Kanyago as a courageous pioneer that helped establish his party at a time when the political situation was volatile.
He had a full and productive life holding a Master's degree in School Psychology, a BA and a BEd. Psychology, guidance and counseling were close to his heart and he served as Head of Psychological Services in the Education Department in the '70s.
I served with Hon Kanyago on Basic Education and on committee trips we often had time to chat. One story that he told me about his very much younger days sticks in my mind – partly because it caused me some sadness and despite his chuckle, I suspect it was a slightly painful memory for him too. He told me that when he was still just a boy he was an apprentice to an electrician and was often up in the roves of houses in ‘white areas’ – he said he would never forget the fright he got one day when he misplaced his foot and fell through the roof of a house - into the bedroom of a little girl who had stayed home from school because she was sick that day. The little girl screamed and screamed uncontrollably repeating the words “’n swart duiwel, a swart duiwel”!
I am not sure why he shared that particular story but it appeared to be important to him – and so – with a heavy heart I share it with you.
We will miss you Hon Kanyago and our prayers are with your wife and family, colleagues and friends during this sad time -rest in peace.
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