The passing of Mario Ambrosini a great loss for democracy

16 August 2014

We have lost a great man in Mario Ambrosini. He was a fighter for human rights and democracy, a person of integrity who understood and advanced our cause, and a powerful friend. 

The DA extends its deepest condolences to his family, friends and loved ones. Mario will be sorely missed.

I saw Mario this past Tuesday. He was very ill, but he was courageous enough to leave his friends with tasks in his unfinished agenda for change in South Africa. We will honour his legacy by continuing on this journey.

Mario will be remembered for his unparalleled contribution to Parliament and the defence of our freedom and the Constitution. 

From immigration law, to refugee protection law, from electoral reform and the fight against the Secrecy Bill, to his landmark case in Ambrosini v the Speaker of the National Assembly, Mario has made South Africa, and our young democracy, better.

We should honour his name and his courage by making sure that every one of us does the same. 

Statement issued by Dr Wilmot James MP, Federal Chairperson of the Democratic Alliance, August 17 2014

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