Ben Ngubane
Baldwin Sipho "Ben" Ngubane (22 October 1941 – 12 July 2021) was a politician from South Africa. He held multiple positions in the post-apartheid government of the country. In particular, he was Premier of KwaZulu-Natal from 1997 to 1999 and Minister of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology from 1994 until 31 August 1996 and from February 1999 until April 2004.
Ben Ngubane | |
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Richard Hollis and Ben Ngubane | |
| Ambassador to Japan | |
| In office 2004–2008 | |
| President | Thabo Mbeki |
| Succeeded by | Gert Grobler |
| Minister of Arts and Culture | |
| In office February 1999 – April 2004 | |
| Succeeded by | Pallo Jordan |
| 2nd Premier of KwaZulu-Natal | |
| In office 1 March 1997 – 9 February 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Mdlalose |
| Succeeded by | Lionel Mtshali |
| Minister of Arts and Culture | |
| In office 11 May 1994 – 31 August 1996 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 October 1941 Camperdown, KwaZulu-Natal |
| Died | 12 July 2021 (aged 79) |
| Political party | Inkatha Freedom Party (1976–2006) African National Congress |
| Spouse | Sheila Ngubane |
| Relations | Harriet Ngubane (sister) |
| Alma mater | University of Natal |
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