Lindiwe Sisulu

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Lindiwe Nonceba Sisulu[1]
Sisulu during a visit to Brazil, September 2009
Minister of Defence and Military Veterans[2]
Incumbent
Assumed office
10 May 2009[2]
Preceded by Charles Nqakula[citation needed]
Minister of Housing
In office
2004–2009
President Thabo Mbeki, Kgalema Motlanthe
Preceded by Rob Davies[citation needed]
Succeeded by Tokyo Sexwale[2]
Personal details
Born 10 May 1954[1]
Johannesburg, South Africa[citation needed]
Religion Roman Catholic[citation needed]

Lindiwe Nonceba Sisulu (born 10 May 1954) is a South African politician, member of parliament since 1994, member of the National Executive Committee of the African National Congress and Minister of Housing from 2004 to 2009,[1] and Minister of Defence and Military Veterans since 2009.[2]

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[edit] Early life

Sisulu was born to ANC leaders Walter and Albertina Sisulu in Johannesburg.[3]

From 1975 to 1976 Sisulu was detained for her anti-apartheid activities. During her exile from 1977 to 1979 she joined the military wing of the ANC, Umkhonto we Sizwe, specializing in Intelligence.[1][4]

[edit] Education

In 1980 Sisulu received a BA degree and Diploma in Education, and in 1981 received a BA Hons in History from the University of Swaziland. She also received an MA in History, and in 1989 an MPhil from the Centre for Southern African Studies at the University of York.[1]

[edit] Publications

  • R Cohen, ed. (1991). "Women at Work and Liberation Struggle in the 1980s". Themes in the twentieth century South Africa. Oxford University Press. [1]
  • (1990). "South African Women in Agricultural Sector" (pamphlet), York University.[1]
  • "Women Working Conditions in South Africa". South African Situation Analysis. National Children's Rights Committee, UNESCO. 1992. [1]
  • Housing Delivery and the Freedom charter: the beacon of hope, new agenda. 2005, second quarter. [1]

[edit] Awards

  • 1992: Human Rights Center Fellowship in Geneva.[1]
  • 2004: Presidential Award for Housing delivery by the Institute for Housing of South Africa.[1]
  • 2005: International Association for Housing Science Award.[1]

[edit] Controversies

Lindiwe Sisulu's flagship housing project called the N2 Gateway has been embroiled in a number of controversies. Joe Slovo Informal Settlement has adamantly refused to be relocated to Delft, Cape Town to make way for government bond and free houses. After a protest by Joe Slovo residents, Sisulu drew significant criticism from civic groups for saying "if they choose not to cooperate with government, they will be completely removed from all housing waiting lists.”[5][6] A spate of letters exchanged between Sisulu and UWC Professor Martin Legassick also received attention because Legassick called into question Sisulu's refusal to meet directly with the residents of Joe Slovo.[7]

In December 2007, the N2 Gateway also was host to the largest occupation of houses in the country's history. The result has been the displacement of thousands of families into Temporary Relocation Areas and onto the pavement in Symphony Way.[8][9]

In September 2009, she appointed Paul Ngobeni as her legal advisor. This appointment was immediately challenged from various quarters, including Parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) and the Standing Committee on Defense, due to the fact that he is not qualified to practise law in South Africa and has been disbarred from practising law in the USA where he also faces criminal charges of fraud, larceny and petty theft.[10]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "GCIS: Profile information: Lindiwe Nonceba Sisulu, Dr". GCIS. 2006-05-22. http://www.info.gov.za/leaders/ministers/housing.htm. Retrieved 2008-09-23. 
  2. ^ a b c d "Statement by President Jacob Zuma on the appointment of the new Cabinet". South African Government Information. 2009-05-10. http://www.info.gov.za/events/2009/new_cabinet.htm. Retrieved 2009-05-10. 
  3. ^ "Sisulu tipped to take acting Deputy President post". SABC news. 2008-09-22. http://www.sabcnews.com/politics/the_parties/0,2172,177221,00.html. Retrieved 2008-09-23. [dead link]
  4. ^ "Lindiwe Sisulu, Minister of Housing, Republic of South Africa". United Nations Development Programme. http://www.undp.org/legalempowerment/who/biographies/sisulu.html. Retrieved 2008-09-23. 
  5. ^ "N2 Gateway and the Joe Slovo informal settlement: The new Crossroads?". Abahlali baseMjondolo. 2007-09-16. http://www.abahlali.org/node/2437. 
  6. ^ "Sisulu plan under fire". The Sowetan. 2007-09-12. http://www.sowetan.co.za/News/Article.aspx?id=562180. 
  7. ^ "Cape Town removals: Exchange of letters re Joe Slovo with Minister Lindiwe Sisulu". Labournet. http://www.labournet.net/world/0710/slovo1.html. 
  8. ^ "Squatters vow war if evicted". Cape Argus. 2008-09-19. http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=13&art_id=vn20080919115322653C866588. 
  9. ^ "Housing and Evictions at the N2 Gateway Project in Delft". Abahlali baseMjondolo. 2008-05-08. http://www.abahlali.org/node/3721. 
  10. ^ "Exchange between Democratic Alliance and Minister Sisulu regarding Paul Ngobeni". http://www.polity.org.za/article/da-statement-by-athol-trollip-democratic-alliance-parliamentary-leader-on-paul-ngobeni-22032010-2010-03-22. 
Ministers of Thabo Mbeki's second government (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)
Ministers of Kgalema Motlanthe's government (2008-2009)
Deputy President
Ministers
Lulama Xingwana (Agriculture and Land Affairs) • Pallo Jordan (Arts and Culture) • Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri/Manto Tshabalala-Msimang (Communications) • Ngconde Balfour (Correctional Services) • Charles Nqakula (Defence) • Naledi Pandor (Education) • Marthinus van Schalkwyk (Environmental Affairs and Tourism) • Trevor Manuel (Finance) • Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma (Foreign Affairs) • Barbara Hogan (Health) • Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula (Home Affairs) • Lindiwe Sisulu (Housing) • Siyabonga Cwele (Intelligence Services) • Enver Surty (Justice and Constitutional Development) • Membathisi Mdladlana (Labour) • Buyelwa Sonjica (Minerals and Energy) • Manto Tshabalala-Msimang (The Presidency) • Sicelo Shiceka (Provincial and Local Government) • Brigitte Mabandla (Public Enterprises) • Richard Baloyi (Public Service and Administration) • Geoff Doidge (Public Works) • Nathi Mthethwa (Safety and Security) • Mosibudi Mangena (Science and Technology) • Zola Skweyiya (Social Development) • Makhenkesi Stofile (Sport and Recreation) • Mandisi Mpahlwa (Trade and Industry) • Jeff Radebe (Transport) • Lindiwe Hendricks (Water Affairs and Forestry)
Ministers of Jacob Zuma's first government (2009)
Deputy President
Ministers
Tina Joemat-Peterson (Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries) • Lulu Xingwana (Arts and Culture) • Angie Motshekga (Basic Education) • Siphiwe Nyanda (Communications) • Sicelo Shiceka (Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs) • Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula (Correctional Services) • Lindiwe Sisulu (Defence and Military Veterans) • Ebrahim Patel (Economic Development) • Dipuo Peters (Energy) • Pravin Gordhan (Finance) • Aaron Motsoaledi (Health) • Blade Nzimande (Higher Education and Training) • Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma (Home Affairs) • Tokyo Sexwale (Human Settlements) • Maite Nkoana-Mashabane (International Relations and Cooperation) • Jeff Radebe (Justice and Constitutional Development) • Membathisi Mdladlana (Labour) • Susan Shabangu (Mining) • Nathi Mthethwa (Police) • Barbara Hogan (Public Enterprises) • Richard Baloyi (Public service and Administration) • Geoff Doidge (Public Works) • Gugile Nkwinti (Rural Development and Land Reform) • Naledi Pandor (Science and Technology) • Edna Molewa (Social Development) • Makhenkesi Stofile (Sport and Recreation) • Siyabonga Cwele (State Security) • Trevor Manuel (The Presidency, for the National Planning Commission) • Collins Chabane (The Presidency) • Marthinus van Schalkwyk (Tourism) • Rob Davies (Trade and Industry) • S'bu Ndebele (Transport) • Buyelwa Sonjica (Water and Environmental Affairs) • Noluthando Mayende-Sibiya (Women, Youth, Children, and People with Disabilities)
Ministers of Jacob Zuma's second government (2010)
Deputy President
Ministers
Tina Joemat-Peterson (Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries) • Paul Mashatile (Arts and Culture) • Angie Motshekga (Basic Education) • Radhakrishna Padayachie (Communications) • Sicelo Shiceka (Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs) • Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula (Correctional Services) • Lindiwe Sisulu (Defence and Military Veterans) • Ebrahim Patel (Economic Development) • Dipuo Peters (Energy) • Pravin Gordhan (Finance) • Aaron Motsoaledi (Health) • Blade Nzimande (Higher Education and Training) • Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma (Home Affairs) • Tokyo Sexwale (Human Settlements) • Maite Nkoana-Mashabane (International Relations and Cooperation) • Jeff Radebe (Justice and Constitutional Development) • Mildred Oliphant (Labour) • Susan Shabangu (Mining) • Nathi Mthethwa (Police) • Malusi Gigaba (Public Enterprises) • Richard Baloyi (Public service and Administration) • Gwen Mahlangu-Nkabinde (Public Works) • Gugile Nkwinti (Rural Development and Land Reform) • Naledi Pandor (Science and Technology) • Bathabile Dlamini (Social Development) • Fikile Mbalula (Sport and Recreation) • Siyabonga Cwele (State Security) • Trevor Manuel (The Presidency, for the National Planning Commission) • Collins Chabane (The Presidency) • Marthinus van Schalkwyk (Tourism) • Rob Davies (Trade and Industry) • S'bu Ndebele (Transport) • Edna Molewa (Water and Environmental Affairs) • Lulu Xingwana (Women, Youth, Children, and People with Disabilities)
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