Preceded by Stella Sigcau Name Thoko Didiza Succeeded by Geoff Doidge Role South African Politician | Preceded by Derek Hanekom Party African National Congress Succeeded by Lulama Xingwana | |
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Born 2 June 1965 (age 58)
Durban, Natal, South Africa ( 1965-06-02 ) Political party African National Congress Similar People Oliver Tambo, Nelson Mandela, John Langalibalele Dube, Sol Plaatje, Pixley ka Isaka Seme | ||
Watch sonti eff mp giving the chair thoko didiza hard time
Angela Thoko Didiza (born 2 June 1965) is a South African politician. 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.
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 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.