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Baleka Mbete (born 24 September 1949) is a South African politician who was the Deputy President of South Africa from September 2008 to May 2009. She was also the Speaker of the National Assembly for two non-consecutive terms from 2004 to 2008 and from 2014 to 2019.
Learn about the life and achievements of Baleka Mbete-Kgositsile, a prominent South African politician and activist who fought against apartheid and empowered women. Explore her early years, exile, ANC involvement, and current role as Speaker of the National Assembly.
Oct 30, 2019 · 30 Oct 2019. Read the full transcript of the debate with the South African politician on corruption, xenophobia and ANC’s future.
Baleka Mbete is a former Speaker of the National Assembly and Deputy President of South Africa. She is also a former ANC chairperson and a current member of the party. See her profile, committee attendance, questions, declarations and more.
Apr 4, 2024 · Former speaker of the National Assembly, Baleka Mbete, attended the court appearance of Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, who is facing 12 charges of corruption and one of money laundering. UDM president Bantu Holomisa criticised Mapisa-Nqakula for delaying her arrest and accused her of wasting everyone's time.
Learn about the life and political activism of Baleka Mbete-Kgositsile, a teacher, poet, and former speaker of the National Parliament. She was born in Durban in 1949 and became involved in the ANC and the ANCWL in exile and in South Africa.
Learn about the life and achievements of Baleka Mbete, a poet, teacher, and political activist who became the first female National Chairperson of the ANC and the Deputy President of South Africa. Watch her interview with Prof. Daniel Plaatjies, where she shares her personal and political journey, challenges, and lessons.
