Charles Nqakula
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Charles Nqakula (born 13 September 1942) is a South African politician who served as Minister of Defence from September 2008 to 2009. He also served as Minister for Safety and Security from May 2002 to September 2008.[1]
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Charles Nqakula | |
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High Commissioner to the Republic of Mozambique from South Africa | |
Assumed office 24 June 2012 | |
President | |
Interim Minister of Defence | |
In office 25 September 2008 – 2009 | |
President | Kgalema Motlanthe |
Preceded by | Mosiuoa Lekota |
Succeeded by | Lindiwe Sisulu |
Minister for Safety and Security | |
In office 7 May 2002 – 25 September 2008 | |
President | Thabo Mbeki |
Preceded by | Steve Tshwete |
Succeeded by | Nathi Mthethwa |
Deputy Minister of Home Affairs | |
In office 24 January 2001 – 6 May 2002 | |
President | Thabo Mbeki |
General Secretary South African Communist Party | |
In office 1993–1998 | |
Preceded by | Chris Hani |
Succeeded by | Blade Nzimande |
Personal details | |
Born | (1942-09-13) 13 September 1942 (age 81) Eastern Cape, South Africa |
Political party | South African Communist Party |
Other political affiliations | African National Congress |
Spouse | Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula |
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Nqakula is married to the former Speaker of the National Assembly of South Africa, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula
On 24 June 2012,Former South African President Jacob Zuma appointed Nqakula as High Commissioner to the Republic of Mozambique, a position he still retains today.