ANC saddened by Heidi Holland’s death

Author of the book "Dinner with Mugabe" and Journalist Heidi Holland at her Melville guest house in Johannesburg.07 Picture:Paballo Thekiso

Author of the book "Dinner with Mugabe" and Journalist Heidi Holland at her Melville guest house in Johannesburg.07 Picture:Paballo Thekiso

Published Aug 14, 2012

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Johannesburg -

The ANC on Tuesday expressed sadness at the death of journalist and author Heidi Holland.

“Her death has indeed robbed this country of a philanthropist of note,” ANC spokesman Jackson Mthembu said in a statement.

“Certainly, her death will leave a void in the journalism vocation and in the creative writing space in general.”

Holland, 64, was found dead in her home in Melville, Johannesburg, on Saturday. Police said her death was possibly a suicide.

Holland was a freelance journalist and author who wrote several books including “The Struggle: A History of the African National Congress” and “Dinner with Mugabe”.

The ANC sent its condolences to Holland's family, friends and the media fraternity. - Sapa

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