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Minister of Public Works



Thembelani Thulas Nxesi, Mr

Personal
  • Date of Birth: 1 January 1959
  • Other: Born in Eastern Cape.
Current Positions
  • Minister of Public Works of the Republic of South Africa since 24 October 2011.

Academic Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Hort Hare (1983).
  • Bachelor of Education degree from Witwatersrand University.
  • Higher Diploma in Education from the University of South Africa (UNISA).

Career/Positions/Memberships/Other Activities
  • Teacher at Ikusasa Senior Secondary School 1985 - 1990).
  • Head of Social Sciences department at Ikusasa Senior Secondary School (1985 - 1990).
  • Assistant Secretary General of SADTU (1990 - 1994).
  • Secretary General of South African Teacher's Union (SADTU) (1994 - 2010).
  • President of Education International.
  • Secretary of National Education Union of South Africa (NEUSA).
  • Expelled from school several times for involvement in political activities.
  • Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform of the Republic of South Africa (1 November 2010 - 24 October 2011).

Source: Ministry of Public Works

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