Thembelani Thulas Nxesi, Mr |
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Personal |
- Date of Birth: 1 January 1959
- Other: Born in Eastern Cape.
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Current Positions |
- Minister of Public Works of the Republic of South Africa since 24 October 2011.
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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).
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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).
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| Source: Ministry of Public Works |
