Naledi Pandor
Naledi Pandor | |
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Pandor in 2022 | |
| Minister of International Relations and Cooperation | |
| In office 30 May 2019 – 30 June 2024 | |
| President | Cyril Ramaphosa |
| Deputy | Alvin Botes Candith Mashego-Dlamini |
| Preceded by | Lindiwe Sisulu |
| Succeeded by | Ronald Lamola |
| Minister of Higher Education and Training | |
| In office 27 February 2018 – 29 May 2019 | |
| President | Cyril Ramaphosa |
| Deputy | Buti Manamela |
| Preceded by | Hlengiwe Mkhize |
| Succeeded by | Blade Nzimande (Higher Education, Science and Technology) |
| Minister of Science and Technology | |
| In office 26 May 2014 – 26 February 2018 | |
| President | Jacob Zuma Cyril Ramaphosa |
| Deputy | Zanele kaMagwaza-Msibi |
| Preceded by | Derek Hanekom |
| Succeeded by | Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane |
| In office 10 May 2009 – 4 October 2012 | |
| President | Jacob Zuma |
| Deputy | Zanele kaMagwaza-Msibi |
| Preceded by | Mosibudi Mangena |
| Succeeded by | Derek Hanekom |
| Minister of Home Affairs | |
| In office 2 October 2012 – 25 May 2014 Acting: 2 October 2012 – 4 October 2012 | |
| President | Jacob Zuma |
| Deputy | Fatima Chohan |
| Preceded by | Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma |
| Succeeded by | Malusi Gigaba |
| Minister of Education | |
| In office 12 May 2004 – 10 May 2009 | |
| President | Thabo Mbeki Kgalema Motlanthe |
| Deputy | Enver Surty |
| Preceded by | Kader Asmal |
| Succeeded by | Angie Motshekga (Basic Education) Blade Nzimande (Higher Education and Training) |
| 2nd Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces | |
| In office 21 June 1999 – 4 May 2004 | |
| President | Thabo Mbeki |
| Preceded by | Mosiuoa Lekota |
| Succeeded by | Joyce Kgoali |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Grace Naledi Mandisa Matthews 7 December 1953 Durban, Union of South Africa |
| Political party | African National Congress |
| Spouse | Sharif Pandor |
| Children | 4 |
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| Education | University of Swaziland (BA) University of Botswana (BA) University of London (MA) Stellenbosch University (MA) University of Pretoria (PhD) |
| Academic background | |
| Thesis | Contested meanings of transformation in higher education in post-apartheid South Africa |
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Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor (née Matthews; born 7 December 1953) is a South African politician, educator and academic who served as the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation from 2019 until 2024. She also served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for the African National Congress (ANC) from 1994 to 2024.
Born in Durban, Pandor completed high school in Botswana. She qualified as a teacher and taught at multiple schools and universities, while she achieved various degrees from different universities.[1] Pandor took office as a Member of Parliament in 1994.[1] She soon became Deputy Chief Whip of the ANC caucus in 1995.[1] She was elected Deputy Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces in 1998 and became chairperson in 1999.[1]
She initially became a member of the national cabinet in 2004, following President Thabo Mbeki's decision to appoint her as Minister of Education.[2] She retained her post in the cabinet of Kgalema Motlanthe. Newly elected President Jacob Zuma named her Minister of Science and Technology in 2009.[3] She served in the position until her appointment as Minister of Home Affairs in 2012.[4] She returned to the post of Minister of Science and Technology in 2014 and held it until 2018, when she became Minister of Higher Education and Training in the first cabinet of President Cyril Ramaphosa.[5][6] After the 2019 general election, Pandor was mentioned as a possible candidate for Deputy President of South Africa.[7] She was instead appointed Minister of International Relations and Cooperation.[8] Pandor unsuccessfully stood for re-election to the National Assembly at the 2024 general election.[9]
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- ^ Du Plessis, Carien (31 May 2019). "Diplomats hail Naledi Pandor's new International Relations job". The Daily Maverick. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
- ^ Patel, Faizel (7 June 2024). "Several ANC members, including Cele and Pandor, not on parly list". The Citizen.