Bheki Cele
Bhekokwakhe "Bheki" Hamilton Cele (born 22 April 1952) has been the South African Minister of Police since February 2018. He was National Commissioner of the South African Police Service for two years, until misconduct allegations led to his suspension in October 2011 and removal in June 2012. He has also served as Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, on the KwaZulu-Natal Executive Council, and in the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature. He is a member of the National Executive Committee of the African National Congress, and was imprisoned on Robben Island during apartheid.
The Honourable Bheki Cele MP | |
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Cele at a press conference in June 2010 | |
| Minister of Police | |
| Assumed office 26 February 2018 | |
| President | Cyril Ramaphosa |
| Preceded by | Fikile Mbalula |
| Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | |
| In office 26 May 2014 – 24 February 2018 | |
| President | Jacob Zuma Cyril Ramaphosa |
| Minister | Senzeni Zokwana |
| National Commissioner of the South African Police Service | |
| In office July 2009 – October 2011 | |
| President | Jacob Zuma |
| Minister | Nathi Mthethwa |
| Preceded by | Jackie Selebi |
| Succeeded by | Riah Phiyega |
| Deputy Provincial Secretary of the African National Congress in KwaZulu-Natal | |
| In office 1996–1998 | |
| Provincial Chairperson | Jacob Zuma |
| Provincial Secretary | Sipho Gcabashe |
| Preceded by | Sifiso Nkabinde |
| Succeeded by | Senzo Mchunu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Bhekokwakhe Hamilton Cele 22 April 1952 Umzumbe, Natal, Union of South Africa |
| Political party | African National Congress |
| Spouses | Thando Ngcobo (divorced)Thembeka Ngcobo (m. 2010) |
| Occupation |
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| Profession | Teacher |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Union of South Africa |
| Branch/service | Umkhonto We Sizwe |
| Years of service | 1984 – 1994 |
| Unit | Underground unit |
| Commands | South African National Defence Force |
| Police career | |
| Department | South African Police Service Department of Police (South Africa) |
| Service years | 2009 – present |
| Rank | General Commissioner |
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