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National Working Committee Of The African National Congress
The National Working Committee of the African National Congress, also known by its acronym the NWC, is a political body that comprises the top leaders of the African National Congress, South Africa's governing party. It is composed of 27 members, the "Top Seven" officials and 20 additional members who are elected by the party's National Executive Committee as soon as the National Conference concludes. The NWC is responsible for the day-to-day running of the party and makes recommendations to the NEC. Composition The NWC consists of the "Top Seven" (president, deputy president, national chairperson, secretary-general, two deputy secretaries-general, and treasurer-general) and 20 additional members, who are elected from among the 80 members of the NEC. The African National Congress Veterans' League, African National Congress Women's League and the African National Congress Youth League each appoint one representative to serve on the NWC. The party requires at least 50% of the NWC m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
African National Congress
The African National Congress (ANC) is a social-democratic political party in South Africa. A liberation movement known for its opposition to apartheid, it has governed the country since 1994, when the first post-apartheid election installed Nelson Mandela as President of South Africa. Cyril Ramaphosa, the incumbent national President, has served as President of the ANC since 18 December 2017. Founded on 8 January 1912 in Bloemfontein as the South African Native National Congress (SANNC), the organisation was formed to agitate, by moderate methods, for the rights of black South Africans. When the National Party government came to power in 1948, the ANC's central purpose became to oppose the new government's policy of institutionalised apartheid. To this end, its methods and means of organisation shifted; its adoption of the techniques of mass politics, and the swelling of its membership, culminated in the Defiance Campaign of civil disobedience in 1952–53. The ANC ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angie Motshekga
Matsie Angelina "Angie" Motshekga (born 19 June 1955) is a South African politician and educator, serving as the Minister of Basic Education since May 2009. She was also appointed as an acting president of the Republic of South Africa on 2 July 2021, as President Cyril Ramaphosa attended the state funeral of Kenneth Kaunda in Zambia. She was previously a Member of the Executive Council in the Gauteng provincial government. Motshekga is a member of the African National Congress. She is a former president of the party's women's league. Early life and teaching career Motshekga was born on 19 June 1955 in Soweto, Transvaal Province. She received her primary school education from different schools in Soweto. She matriculated from a boarding school in Matatiele. Motshekga studied at the University of the North, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education. From the University of the Witwatersrand, Motshekga obtained a Bachelor of Educational Science degree and a maste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dakota Legoete
Dakota Legoete is a South African politician and strategist, known for his work for the African National Congress (ANC). A former local councillor in his home province, the North West, Legoete was the North West ANC's Provincial Secretary from 2013 to 2017, serving under his ally Supra Mahumapelo. In early 2018 he was appointed the deputy head of the ANC's internal organising department, a full-time job based out of the party's headquarters at Luthuli House. In 2022, he was elected to his second successive five-year term on the ANC National Executive Committee. Political career Legoete is from South Africa's North West province. He was formerly the municipal manager at Tswaing Local Municipality in Sannieshof in the North West, but was suspended in 2009 when he was implicated in a corruption scandal. He was still challenging his suspension in court in 2011 when he was elected as a local councillor in Tlokwe Local Municipality in the area around Potchefstroom. He repres ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Derek Hanekom
Derek Andre Hanekom (born 13 January 1953) is a South African politician, activist and former cabinet minister. He is currently serving as a presidential envoy for South Africa mandated to promote investment with a focus on tourism. He was previously Minister of Tourism from 27 February 2018 until 29 May 2019. In his capacity as Minister of Tourism he was responsible for South African Tourism, the official national marketing agency of the South African government, with the goal of promoting Tourism in South Africa both locally and globally. He previously served as Minister of Science and Technology from October 2012 until 2014. He was Deputy Minister of Science and Technology having served under the then-Presidents Kgalema Motlanthe and Thabo Mbeki, and former President Jacob Zuma in May 2009. He has a strong African National Congress (ANC) history having served three years in prison for the work he did for the ANC during apartheid, with his wife Dr. Trish Hanekom who se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
Nkosazana Clarice Dlamini-Zuma (née Dlamini; born 27 January 1949), sometimes referred to by her initials NDZ, is a South African politician, medical doctor and former anti-apartheid activist. A longstanding member of the African National Congress (ANC), she currently serves as Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs and is the Chancellor of the University of Limpopo. Dlamini-Zuma was born and educated in the former Natal province, where, as a student, she became involved in the Black Consciousness Movement through the South African Students' Organisation. Between 1976 and 1990, she lived in exile outside South Africa, primarily in the United Kingdom and Swaziland, where she practiced medicine and engaged in ANC activism. Since 1994, Dlamini-Zuma has served in the cabinet of every post-apartheid South African president. She was Minister of Health under President Nelson Mandela, and Minister of Foreign Affairs for ten years under Presidents Thabo Mbeki a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bathabile Dlamini
Bathabile Dlamini (born 10 September 1962) is a South African politician who was the President of the African National Congress (ANC) Women's League from 2015 to 2022. She was previously the Minister in the Presidency for Women from 2018 to 2019 and the Minister of Social Development from 2010 to 2018. A social worker by training, Dlamini rose to national political prominence in the ANC Women's League, where she was Secretary General from 1998 to 2008. She was also a Member of Parliament between 1994 and 2005, when she resigned amid the Travelgate scandal. The scandal led to Dlamini's conviction on a charge of fraud in 2006. She was first elected to the ANC National Executive Committee in 2007 and became an outspoken supporter of former President Jacob Zuma, who appointed her to his cabinet. Although she served briefly as Minister for Women under Zuma's successor, Cyril Ramaphosa, she was removed from the cabinet after the May 2019 general election and resigned from the N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thoko Didiza
Angela Thoko Didiza (born 2 June 1965) is a South African politician currently serving as Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development. She held the post of Minister of Agriculture and Land Affairs The Minister of Agriculture and Land Affairs was, from 1996 to 2009, a Minister of the Cabinet of South Africa, with responsibility for the Departments of Agriculture and Land Affairs. The portfolio was created in 1996 when the positions of Minis ... from 17 June 1999 to 22 May 2006 and later Minister of Public Works from 22 May 2006 to 25 September 2008. Didiza was born in the city of Durban and holds a BA (Hons) degree in politics. She is married and has five children. Following the resignation of President Thabo Mbeki in September 2008, Didiza was one of ten ministers who submitted their resignations on 23 September, although it was subsequently announced that she might be willing to remain in her post. On 20 June 2016 the ANC announced that Didiza will be their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
54th National Conference Of The African National Congress
The 54th National Conference of the African National Congress (ANC) took place from 16 to 20 December 2017 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec, Gauteng. At the conference, the ANC elected its National Executive Committee (NEC) and other top internal leaders. Often referred to as the Nasrec Conference, it was held during the centenary of the birth of former ANC President Oliver Tambo and was convened under the theme, "Remember Tambo: Towards Unity, Renewal and Radical Socioeconomic Transformation." On 18 December 2017, Cyril Ramaphosa, who had been deputy president of the ANC since 2012 and Deputy President of South Africa since 2014, was elected president of the ANC, narrowly defeating Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. On 15 February 2018, following Jacob Zuma's resignation, the National Assembly indirectly elected Ramaphosa, unopposed, as President of South Africa. As ANC President, Ramaphosa was the party's candidate for president in the 2019 South African general election, which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khumbudzo Ntshavheni
Khumbudzo Phophi Silence Ntshavheni (born 30 January 1977) is a South African politician serving as Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies within the National Assembly of South Africa. She served as Minister of Small Business Development from 2019 to 2021. She is a member of the African National Congress. Early life and education Ntshavheni was born in the town of Sibasa in the Transvaal Province. Her mother worked in the taxi industry, while her father owned a general dealer's store. She matriculated at Mbilwi Secondary School and obtained an MBA degree from Bradford University in the United Kingdom in 2008. Her other qualifications include a BA Hons degree in Development Studies and a BA Hon degree in Labour Relations, both degrees achieved from the Rand Afrikaans University.Mvumvu, ZingisaNew generation of politicians step up to the big table ''TimesLIVE'', 2 June 2019 Retrieved on 28 June 2019. Career She has work experience in the fields of Strategic Managemen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thembi Nkadimeng
Thembisile Nkadimeng (born 1972 or 1973) is a South African politician for the African National Congress. She is the current Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, in office since March 2023. She had previously served as Deputy Minister Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs from 2021 to 2023. Education Nkadimeng holds a Bachelor of Arts (honours) degree and a higher education diploma from the University of the North. She earned a Bachelor of Philosophy in Political Studies from Stellenbosch University. She has also completed an advanced programme in management at Wits Business School. Career Nkadimeng is a member of the African National Congress. In July 2014, she was elected mayor of the Polokwane Local Municipality following the resignation of Freddy Greaver. She was re-elected as mayor at a council sitting after the 2016 local elections. In June 2019, Nkadimeng was elected president of the South African Local Government Association (SALGA). She ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peggy Nkonyeni
Neliswa Peggy Nkonyeni (born 8 September 1961) is a South African politician and educator. A member of the African National Congress, she has been the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Finance in KwaZulu-Natal since 2022. In November 2004, she was appointed as the MEC for Health. Nkonyeni was elected as the speaker of the legislature after the 2009 general election. In 2013, Nkonyeni was made MEC for Education, a position she held until she was demoted from the executive council in 2016. She was sworn in as a member of the National Assembly of South Africa, the lower house of parliament, in February 2018. Following the 2019 general election, Nkonyeni returned to the KwaZulu-Natal legislature and was appointed MEC for Human Settlements and Public Works. In March 2021, she was appointed MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison. Early life and career Nkonyeni was born on 8 September 1961 in Oshabeni outside Port Shepstone in the Natal Province. She trained to be a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
