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South African politician (born 1954) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lindiwe Nonceba Sisulu (born 10 May 1954) is a South African politician. She was member of parliament from 1994 until 2023, and is a member of the National Executive Committee of the African National Congress as of 2023[update]. She previously served as Minister of Housing (2004 to 2009), as Minister of Defence and Military Veterans (2009 to 2012), Minister of Public Service and Administration (2012 to 2014), Minister of Human Settlements from (2014 to 2018), Minister of International Relations and Cooperation (2018 to 2019), Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation (2019 to 2021) and Minister of Tourism (2021 to 2023).
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Lindiwe Sisulu | |
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Minister of Tourism[1] | |
In office 5 August 2021 – 6 March 2023 | |
President | Cyril Ramaphosa |
Preceded by | Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane |
Succeeded by | Patricia de Lille |
Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation | |
In office 30 May 2019 – 5 August 2021 | |
President | Cyril Ramaphosa |
Preceded by | Position created |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation | |
In office 27 February 2018 – 29 May 2019 | |
President | Cyril Ramaphosa |
Deputy | Reginah Mhaule |
Preceded by | Maite Nkoana-Mashabane |
Succeeded by | Naledi Pandor |
Minister of Human Settlements | |
In office 26 May 2014 – 26 February 2018 | |
President | Jacob Zuma Cyril Ramaphosa |
Preceded by | Connie September |
Succeeded by | Nomaindia Mfeketo |
Minister of Public Service and Administration | |
In office 12 June 2012 – 25 May 2014 | |
President | Jacob Zuma |
Preceded by | Roy Padayachie |
Succeeded by | Collins Chabane |
Minister of Defence | |
In office 10 May 2009 – 12 June 2012 | |
President | Jacob Zuma |
Preceded by | Charles Nqakula |
Succeeded by | Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula |
Minister of Housing | |
In office 29 April 2004 – 10 May 2009 | |
President | Thabo Mbeki Kgalema Motlanthe |
Preceded by | Rob Davies |
Succeeded by | Tokyo Sexwale (Human Settlements) |
Minister of Intelligence | |
In office 24 January 2001 – 28 April 2004 | |
President | Thabo Mbeki |
Preceded by | Joe Nhlanhla |
Succeeded by | Ronnie Kasrils |
Member of the National Assembly of South Africa | |
In office 27 April 1994 – 15 March 2023 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Lindiwe Nonceba Sisulu (1954-05-10) 10 May 1954 (age 69) Johannesburg, Transvaal, Union of South Africa |
Political party | African National Congress |
Education | University of Swaziland (BA) University of York (MA, MPhil) |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | Umkhonto We Sizwe |
Branch/service | Military intelligence |
Years of service | 1970–1990 |
Rank | Intelligence officer |
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