Nombulelo Hermans facts for kids

Nombulelo Lilian Hermans (born January 1, 1970 – died January 18, 2021) was an important South African politician. She was a member of the African National Congress, a major political party in South Africa. From 2019 until her death, she served in the National Assembly of South Africa, which is like the country's parliament.

Nombulelo Hermans' Political Journey

Nombulelo Hermans started her political journey early. In 1985, she joined the Colesberg Youth Organisation. This group helped young people get involved in their community.

After apartheid ended, she helped create a local branch of the African National Congress (ANC) in Colesberg. Apartheid was a system of unfair rules that separated people based on their race. The ANC worked to end these rules.

Leadership Roles in the ANC

Nombulelo became a leader within the ANC. In 2002, she was chosen for the ANC's Pixley ka Seme regional committee. This committee helps make decisions for a specific area. She also served on the regional working committee.

Later, she became the regional treasurer for the ANC. This meant she managed the money for the region. After that, she became the regional deputy chairperson. She also worked on the ANC's provincial (state-level) committees in the Northern Cape.

Local Government Work

Nombulelo Hermans also served in local government. She was the Executive Mayor of the Umsobomvu Local Municipality for two terms. A municipality is like a local city or town government. Colesberg is the main town in this municipality.

She also served as the speaker for the Pixley ka Seme District Municipality. This role involves leading meetings and making sure rules are followed. She was also the second deputy chairperson of the South African Local Government Association. This group helps local governments across the country work together.

Serving in Parliament

Nombulelo Hermans became a member of the National Assembly of South Africa in 2019. This is where laws are made for the whole country.

How She Joined Parliament

She was on the list of candidates for the 2019 South African general election. While she wasn't elected right away, another person declined their seat. The ANC then chose Nombulelo to take that place. She officially became a Member of Parliament on June 13, 2019.

Parliamentary Committees

In Parliament, Nombulelo worked on important committees.

• On June 27, 2019, she joined the Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour. This committee looks at issues related to jobs and workers' rights.
• In October 2019, she became a member of the Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence. This committee deals with national security matters.

Her Passing

Nombulelo Hermans sadly passed away on January 18, 2021. She died from complications related to COVID-19. This happened during the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa, a time when many people were affected by the virus.