Thoko Didiza

Angela Thoko Didiza (born 2 June 1965)[1] is a South African politician currently serving as Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development. She held the post of Minister of Agriculture and Land Affairs from 17 June 1999 to 22 May 2006 and later Minister of Public Works from 22 May 2006 to 25 September 2008.

Angela Thoko Didiza
Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Incumbent
Assumed office 30 May 2019
Preceded by	Portfolio renamed
Minister of Public Works
In office 22 May 2006 – 25 September 2008
Preceded by	Stella Sigcau
Succeeded by	Geoff Doidge
Minister of 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

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

On 20 June 2016 the ANC announced that Didiza will be their mayoral candidate for the City of Tshwane in the upcoming municipal elections of 2016. This announcement sparked a wave of rioting in the City of Tshwane against her appointment leading to the deaths of 5 people and the arrest of 40 more.[3][4]

References

1. http://apps.gcis.gov.za/gcis/gcis_profile.jsp?id=1023
2. "Confusion rattles markets", Sapa (IOL), 23 September 2008.
3. "Two die in Tshwane riots as protests continue in the capital". Business Day Live. Retrieved 2016-07-04.
4. Nkosi, Bongani. "Shops remain shut in Tshwane as protests, looting subside". Times LIVE. Retrieved 2016-07-04.

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