RICHARDS BAY - Deputy President Paul Mashatile paid tribute to the late former Minister of Basic Education Sibusiso Bengu at his state funeral in KwaZulu-Natal.
The deputy president described Bengu as an 'advocate of marginalised population, working relentlessly to solve our society's inherent injustices'.
Mashatile was giving a eulogy at former education minister's funeral which was held on 10 January.
Bengu was democratic South Africa's first education minister and served from 1994 until 1999.
The ANC has described him as a distinguished educator, diplomat, and servant of the people.