Cornelia "Connie" September (born 26 June 1959,

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n politician that served as Minister of Human Settlements from 2013–2014.Cornelia Carol September
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Early life

September grew up on the West Coast where her mother would send her for holidays. She worked as clothing factory worker in Salt River with little interest in politics or trade unions, though she began her political activism here in the trade union and labour movement.

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1959 births Living people People from Cape Town Members of the National Assembly of South Africa African National Congress politicians Women government ministers of South Africa Women members of the National Assembly of South Africa {{WesternCape-politician-stub