Tokyo Sexwale
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Mosima Gabriel "Tokyo" Sexwale (Venda: [sexwále];[1] born March 5, 1953) is a South African businessman, politician, anti-apartheid activist, and former political prisoner. Sexwale for many years was imprisoned on Robben Island for his anti-apartheid activities, alongside figures such as Nelson Mandela. After the 1994 general election—the first fully democratic election in South Africa—Sexwale became the Premier of Gauteng Province.
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Quick Facts Minister of Human Settlements, President ...
Tokyo Sexwale | |
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Minister of Human Settlements | |
In office 10 May 2009 – 9 July 2013 | |
President | Jacob Zuma |
Preceded by | Lindiwe Sisulu |
Succeeded by | Connie September |
1st Premier of Gauteng | |
In office 7 May 1994 – 19 January 1998 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Mathole Motshekga |
Personal details | |
Born | Mosima Gabriel Sexwale (1953-03-05) 5 March 1953 (age 71) Transvaal, South Africa |
Political party | African National Congress |
Spouse |
Judy van Vuuren
(m. 1993; div. 2014) |
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