Max Sisulu

Max Vuyisile Sisulu (born 23 August 1945[1]) is a South African politician who was Speaker of the National Assembly of South Africa from 2009 to 2014. He was elected to the position on 6 May 2009, succeeding Gwen Mahlangu-Nkabinde and becoming the first male post-apartheid speaker of the National Assembly.[2] He is also the first Black male to become speaker.

Max Vuyisile Sisulu
Max Sisulu, 1985
Speaker of the National Assembly of South Africa
In office
6 May 2009  21 May 2014
PresidentJacob Zuma
Preceded byGwen Mahlangu-Nkabinde
Succeeded byBaleka Mbete
Personal details
Born (1945-08-23) 23 August 1945
Transvaal, South Africa
Political partyAfrican National Congress
Spouse(s)Elinor Sisulu
Relations
Children5, including Shaka Sisulu
ParentsWalter Sisulu
Albertina Sisulu

Following the 2014 General Elections, Sisulu was replaced by Baleka Mbete as Speaker of the National Assembly.

He is a member of the African National Congress (ANC). Sisulu is the son of Walter and Albertina Sisulu, both prominent anti-apartheid activists in the ANC.[3]

References

  1. "GCIS Profile information". Archived from the original on 13 December 2012. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
  2. "Sisulu accepts his job with humility". IOL. 6 May 2009.
  3. Warby, Vivian (6 May 2009). "Sisulu elected as first male Speaker in Parliament". Government Communication and Information System. Archived from the original on 30 July 2013. Retrieved 6 May 2009.


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