Angie Motshekga
Matsie Angelina "Angie" Motshekga (born 19 June 1955) is a South African politician and educator, serving as the Minister of Basic Education since May 2009. She was also appointed as an acting president of the Republic of South Africa on 2 July 2021, as President Cyril Ramaphosa attended the state funeral of Kenneth Kaunda in Zambia. She was previously a Member of the Executive Council in the Gauteng provincial government. Motshekga is a member of the African National Congress. She is a former president of the party's women's league.
The Honourable Angie Motshekga MP | |
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Motshekga in January 2019 | |
| Minister of Basic Education | |
| Assumed office 11 May 2009 | |
| President | Jacob Zuma Cyril Ramaphosa |
| Deputy | Enver Surty Reginah Mhaule |
| Preceded by | Post established |
| Member of the National Assembly of South Africa | |
| Assumed office 6 May 2009 | |
| Constituency | Gauteng |
| 4th President of the African National Congress Women's League | |
| In office 2008–2015 | |
| Deputy | Nosiphiwo Mwambi |
| Preceded by | Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula |
| Succeeded by | Bathabile Dlamini |
| Deputy Provincial Chairperson of the African National Congress in Gauteng | |
| In office 2001–2004 | |
| Chairperson | Mbhazima Shilowa |
| Preceded by | Paul Mashatile |
| Succeeded by | Nomvula Mokonyane |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Matsie Angelina Motshekga 19 June 1955 Soweto, Transvaal Province, Union of South Africa |
| Citizenship | South Africa |
| Political party | African National Congress |
| Spouse | Mathole Motshekga |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | |
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