Minister of Women, Youth, Children and People with Disabilities

Personal

Current Positions

• Minister of Women, Children and People with Disabilities of the Republic of South Africa since 11 May 2009.
• Member of the African National Congress (ANC).
• President of National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) since 2004.

Academic Qualifications

• Midwifery Graduate at King Edward Memorial Hospital in 1985.
• Enrolled Nurse (E/N) Programme McCord School of Nursing in 1983.

Career/Memberships/Positions/Other Activities

• Member of the African national Congress (ANC) National Executive Committee (NEC) Polokwane in 2007.
• 2nd Deputy President of Nehawu National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) Durban (1998 - 2004).
• Chief Professional Nurse at Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital eThekwini (2007).
• Professional Nurse at Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital eThekwini (1985 - 2007).