Angie Motshekga
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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 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.[1] 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.
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Angie Motshekga | |
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Minister of Basic Education | |
Assumed office 11 May 2009 | |
President | Jacob Zuma Cyril Ramaphosa |
Deputy | Enver Surty Reginah Mhaule |
Preceded by | Post established |
Member of the National Assembly of South Africa | |
Assumed office 6 May 2009 | |
Constituency | Gauteng |
4th President of the African National Congress Women's League | |
In office 2008–2015 | |
Deputy | Nosiphiwo Mwambi |
Preceded by | Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula |
Succeeded by | Bathabile Dlamini |
Deputy Provincial Chairperson of the African National Congress in Gauteng | |
In office 2001–2004 | |
Chairperson | Mbhazima Shilowa |
Preceded by | Paul Mashatile |
Succeeded by | Nomvula Mokonyane |
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Born | Matsie Angelina Motshekga (1955-06-19) 19 June 1955 (age 68) Soweto, Transvaal Province, Union of South Africa |
Citizenship | South Africa |
Political party | African National Congress |
Spouse | Mathole Motshekga |
Children | 1 |
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