Charles Nqakula
Charles Nqakula (born 13 September 1942) is a South African politician who served as Minister of Defence from September 2008 to 2009. He also served as Minister for Safety and Security from May 2002 to September 2008.
The Honourable Charles Nqakula MP | |
|---|---|
| High Commissioner to the Republic of Mozambique from South Africa | |
| Assumed office 24 June 2012 | |
| President | |
| Interim Minister of Defence | |
| In office 25 September 2008 – 2009 | |
| President | Kgalema Motlanthe |
| Preceded by | Mosiuoa Lekota |
| Succeeded by | Lindiwe Sisulu |
| Minister for Safety and Security | |
| In office 7 May 2002 – 25 September 2008 | |
| President | Thabo Mbeki |
| Preceded by | Steve Tshwete |
| Succeeded by | Nathi Mthethwa |
| Deputy Minister of Home Affairs | |
| In office 24 January 2001 – 6 May 2002 | |
| President | Thabo Mbeki |
| General Secretary South African Communist Party | |
| In office 1993–1998 | |
| Preceded by | Chris Hani |
| Succeeded by | Blade Nzimande |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 September 1942 Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Political party | South African Communist Party |
| Other political affiliations | African National Congress |
| Spouse | Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula |
Nqakula is married to the former Speaker of the National Assembly of South Africa, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula
On 24 June 2012,Former South African President Jacob Zuma appointed Nqakula as High Commissioner to the Republic of Mozambique, a position he still retains today.
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