Thoko Didiza
Angela Thoko Didiza (née Msane; born 2 June 1965)[1] 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 from 17 June 1999 to 22 May 2006 and later Minister of Public Works from 22 May 2006 to 25 September 2008.
Angela Thoko Didiza | |
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| Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development | |
| Assumed office 30 May 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Portfolio renamed |
| Minister of Public Works | |
| In office 22 May 2006 – 25 September 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Stella Sigcau |
| Succeeded by | Geoff Doidge |
| Minister of Agriculture and Land Affairs | |
| In office 17 June 1999 – 22 May 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Derek Hanekom |
| Succeeded by | Lulama Xingwana |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 June 1965 Durban, Natal, South Africa |
| Political party | African National Congress |
Didiza was born in the city of Durban and holds a BA (Hons) degree in politics. She is married and has five children.
She attended the Ohlange School.[2]
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.[3]
On 20 June 2016 the ANC announced that Didiza will be their mayoral candidate for the City of Tshwane in the upcoming municipal elections of 2016. This announcement sparked a wave of rioting in the City of Tshwane against her appointment leading to the deaths of 5 people and the arrest of 40 more.[4][5]
References
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- "The Mark Gevisser Profile". The Mail & Guardian. 4 August 1995. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- "Confusion rattles markets", Sapa (IOL), 23 September 2008.
- "Two die in Tshwane riots as protests continue in the capital". Business Day Live. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
- Nkosi, Bongani. "Shops remain shut in Tshwane as protests, looting subside". Times LIVE. Retrieved 4 July 2016.