Alfred Baphethuxolo Nzo
Alfred Baphethuxolo Nzo (19 June 1925 – 13 January 2000) was a South African politician. He served as the longest-standing secretary-general of the African National Congress. He occupied this position (ANC) between 1969 and 1991. He was also the South African minister of foreign affairs from 1994 to 1999. He was also the first black health inspector in the country. The Alfred Nzo Award is now awarded to deserving health practitioners in South Africa.
Alfred Baphethuxolo Nzo | |
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Alfred Nzo (1977) | |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 1994–1999 | |
| President | Nelson Mandela |
| Preceded by | Pik Botha |
| Succeeded by | Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma |
| Secretary General of the ANC | |
| In office 1969–1991 | |
| Succeeded by | Cyril Ramaphosa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 June 1925 Benoni, Transvaal |
| Died | 13 January 2000 (aged 74) Johannesburg |
| Resting place | Westpark Cemetery, Johannesburg |
| Nationality | South African |
| Political party | African National Congress |
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