Max Sisulu
South African politician (born 1945) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Max Vuyisile Sisulu (born 23 August 1945[1]) is a South African politician who was Speaker of the National Assembly of South Africa from 2009 to 2014. He was elected to the position on 6 May 2009, succeeding Gwen Mahlangu-Nkabinde and becoming the first male post-apartheid speaker of the National Assembly.[2] He is also the first Black male to become speaker.
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Max Vuyisile Sisulu | |
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4th Speaker of the National Assembly of South Africa | |
In office 6 May 2009 – 21 May 2014 | |
President | Jacob Zuma |
Preceded by | Gwen Mahlangu-Nkabinde |
Succeeded by | Baleka Mbete |
Chief Whip of the Majority Party | |
In office 1997–1998 | |
Preceded by | Makhenkesi Stofile |
Succeeded by | Tony Yengeni |
Member of the National Assembly of South Africa | |
In office 26 April 1994 – 21 May 2014 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1945-08-23) 23 August 1945 (age 78) Transvaal, South Africa |
Political party | African National Congress |
Spouse | Elinor Sisulu |
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Children | 5, including Shaka Sisulu |
Parent(s) | Walter Sisulu Albertina Sisulu |
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Following the 2014 General Elections, Sisulu was replaced by Baleka Mbete as Speaker of the National Assembly.
He is a member of the African National Congress (ANC). Sisulu is the son of Walter and Albertina Sisulu, both prominent anti-apartheid activists in the ANC.[3]