Thoko Didiza

Angela Thoko Didiza

Minister for Public Works
In office 22 May 2006 – 25 September 2008
Preceded by	Stella Sigcau
Succeeded by	Geoff Doidge
Minister for Agriculture and Land Affairs
In office 17 June 1999 – 22 May 2006
Preceded by	Derek Hanekom
Succeeded by	Lulama Xingwana
Personal details
Born	(1965-06-02) 2 June 1965 Durban, Natal, South Africa
Political party	African National Congress

Angela Thoko Didiza (born 2 June 1965)^[1] is a South African politician. She became Minister of Agriculture and Land Affairs on 17 June 1999 and is currently the Minister of Public Works.

Didiza was born in the city of Durban and has a BA (Hons). 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 September 23, although it was subsequently announced that she might be willing to remain in her post.^[2]

References

↑ http://apps.gcis.gov.za/gcis/gcis_profile.jsp?id=1023
↑ "Confusion rattles markets", Sapa (IOL), September 23, 2008.

Political offices
Preceded by Derek Hanekom	Minister of Agriculture and Land Affairs 1999 – 2006	Succeeded by Lulama Xingwana

Ministers of Agriculture of South Africa

Apartheid-era	Strijdom Schoeman Hayward Wentzel

Post-apartheid	van Niekerk Hanekom Didiza Xingwana Joemat-Pettersson Zokwana

Ministers of Thabo Mbeki's first government (1999–2004)

Deputy President	Jacob Zuma

Ministers	Thoko Didiza (Agriculture and Land Affairs) Ben Ngubane (Arts, Culture, Science and Technology) Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri (Communications) Ben Skosana (Correctional Services) Mosiuoa Lekota (Defence) Kader Asmal (Education) Valli Moosa (Environmental Affairs and Tourism) Trevor Manuel (Finance) Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma (Foreign Affairs) Manto Tshabalala-Msimang (Health) Mangosuthu Buthelezi (Home Affairs) Sankie Mthembi-Mahanyele (Housing) Joe Nhlanhla (Intelligence Services) Penuell Maduna (Justice and Constitutional Development) Membathisi Mdladlana (Labour) Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka (Minerals and Energy) Sydney Mufamadi (Provincial and Local Government) Jeff Radebe (Public Enterprises) Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi (Public Service and Administration) Steve Tshwete (Safety and Security) Zola Skweyiya (Social Development) Ngconde Balfour (Sport and Recreation) Essop Pahad (The Presidency) Alec Erwin (Trade and Industry) Dullah Omar (Transport) Ronnie Kasrils (Water Affairs and Forestry)

Second Cabinet of Thabo Mbeki (2004–2008)

Deputy President	Jacob Zuma (2004–2005) Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka (2005–2008)

Ministers	Thoko Didiza (2004–2006) / Lulama Xingwana (2006–2008) (Agriculture and Land Affairs) Pallo Jordan (Arts and Culture) Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri (Communications) Ngconde Balfour (Correctional Services) Mosiuoa Lekota (Defence) Naledi Pandor (Education) Marthinus van Schalkwyk (Environmental Affairs and Tourism) Trevor Manuel (Finance) Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma (Foreign Affairs) Manto Tshabalala-Msimang (Health) Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula (Home Affairs) Lindiwe Sisulu (Housing) Ronnie Kasrils (Intelligence Services) Brigitte Mabandla (Justice and Constitutional Development) Membathisi Mdladlana (Labour) Buyelwa Sonjica (Minerals and Energy) Sydney Mufamadi (Provincial and Local Government) Alex Erwin (Public Enterprises) Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi (Public Service and Administration) Charles Nqakula (Safety and Security) Mosibudi Mangena (Science and Technology) Zola Skweyiya (Social Development) Makhenkesi Stofile (Sport and Recreation) Essop Pahad (The Presidency) Mandisi Mpahlwa (Trade and Industry) Jeff Radebe (Transport) Lindiwe Hendricks (Water Affairs and Forestry) Kgalema Motlanthe (2008) (Without portfolio)

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