Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu (born 8 October 1952) is a South African politician and diplomat. He was active in the Bantustan politics of Apartheid-era South Africa, serving as a parliamentarian in the former Lebowa homeland. He is currently a member of the African National Congress, and served as the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces from 2004 to 2014,[1] and a member of the Pan-African Parliament.
Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu | |
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South African Ambassador to the United States | |
In office 23 February 2015 – March 2020 | |
President | Jacob Zuma Cyril Ramaphosa |
Preceded by | Ebrahim Rasool |
Succeeded by | Nomaindiya Mfeketo |
Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces | |
In office 21 November 2004 – 21 May 2014 | |
President | Thabo Mbeki |
Preceded by | Joyce Kgoali |
Succeeded by | Thandi Modise |
Personal details | |
Born | Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu 8 October 1952 |
Political party | African National Congress |
Spouse | Nomaswazi Christina Mahlangu |
Alma mater | Damelin |
Between February 23, 2015 and March, 2020, he was the South African Ambassador to the United States.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Five premiers to be female". The Independent. 1 May 2009. Retrieved 24 November 2009.
- ^ United States Department of State
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