Know Your Uneducated Ministers

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Minister of Agriculture & Land Affairs: Lulama Xingwana, Ms

* Bachelor of Science degree from the University of the Witwatersrand (1985).
* Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development and Leadership Studies from Zimbabwe, Harare (1998).
* Post Graduate Diploma in Economic Principles from the University of London (2002).
* Enrolled for Master of Sciences in Development Finance at the University of London.

Minister of Arts & Culture: Zweledinga Pallo Jordan, Dr

* Studied at the University of Wisconsin in the United States of America (USA) (1962).
* Acquired a post-graduate degree from the London School of Economics.

Minister of Communications: Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri, Dr

* Secondary education in Natal Province, South Africa.
* University education at University of Fort Hare, Eastern Cape.
* Postgraduate studies in the United States of America (USA) (Ph D) in Sociology

Minister of Correctional Services: Ngconde Balfour, Mr

* Matriculated from Jabavu High School in Alice, Eastern Cape.
* Obtained Primary Teacher's Diploma, Lovedale College, Alice, Eastern Cape.
* Attended Fort Hare University, Alice and Victoria University, Australia.
* Obtained BA - Sport and Recreation Management.
* Graduate Diploma in Sport and Recreation, Victoria University, Australia.

Minister of Defence: Charles Nqakula, Mr

* Attended primary school in Cradock.
* Matriculated at Lovedale (1959 - 1963).

Minister of Education: Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor, Ms

* Matriculated from Gaborone Secondary School in Botswana (1972).
* Bachelor of Arts degree in history from University of Lesoto, Botswana and Swaziland (1977).
* Diploma in Education from the University of London (1978).
* Masters degree in Education from University of London (1979).
* Masters degree in General Linguistics from University of Stellenbosch (1997).

Minister of Environmental Affairs & Tourism: Marthinus Van Schalkwyk, Mr

* Matriculated from Pietersburg High School (1977).
* B Proc degree from Rand Afrikaans University (RAU).
* Bachelor of Arts honours degree in Political Science (RAU).
* Masters of Arts degree in Political Science from (RAU).

Minister of Finance: Trevor Andrew Manuel, Mr

* Matriculated from Harold Cressy High School, Cape Town.
* National Diploma in Civil and Structural Engineering, from the Peninsula Technikon.
* Executive Management Programme from Stanford National University, Singapore.

Minister of Foreign Affairs: Nkosazana Clarice Dlamini Zuma, Dr

* Matriculated from Amanzimtoti Training College (1967).
* BSC in Zoology and Botany from University of Zululand (1971).
* MB ChB from University of Bristol (1978).
* Diploma in Tropical Child Health from School of Tropical Medicine, University of Liverpool (1986).

Minister of Health: Barbara Hogan, Ms

University of Life
* Joined the African National Congress (ANC) in 1976 after the Soweto Uprising.
* She was the first women in South Africa to be found guilty of treason (1982).
* sentenced to 10 years imprisonment and was released in (1990).
* played a big role in the creation of the ANC structures in Gauteng.
* Chairperson of the influential portfolio committee on Finances (1999-2004).
* As member of Parliament she played a leading role in many ad hoc committees and investigations.

Minister of Home Affairs: Nosiviwe Noluthando Mapisa-Nqakula, Ms

* Matriculated from Mount Arthur High School.
* Obtained Primary Teacher's Diploma from the Bensonvale Teacher TRG College.
* Project Management with Canadian University Studies (CUSO).
* Studying Psychology with the Newport University.
* Obtained basic Human Relations Course.
* Obtained Community Development course.
* Obtained Communications course.

Minister of Housing: Lindiwe Nonceba Sisulu, Dr

* Completed GCE Cambridge University Ordinary Level at St Michael's School, Swaziland (1971).
* Completed GCE Advanced Level at Waterford Kamhlaba, Swaziland (1973).
* BA degree and Diploma in Education, University of Swaziland (1980).
* BA Hons in History from University of Swaziland (1981).
* MA in History, Centre for Southern African Studies, University of York.
* M Phil, Centre for Southern African Studies, University of York (1989). Thesis topic: 'Women at Work and Liberation Struggle in South Africa'.

Minister of Intelligence: Siyabonga Cyprian Cwele, Dr

* MBchB Medical Policy from University of KwaZulu Natal (1984).
* MPhil Economic Policy from University of Stellenbosch.

Minister of Justice & Constitutional Development:
Mohamed Enver Surty, Mr

* Attended primary school in Rustenburg.
* Attended Lenasia High School and matriculated in 1970.
* Bachelor of Arts degree from University of Durban-Westville (1973).
* Honours degree in Philosophy (1974).
* B.Proc degree from University of South Africa (UNISA) (1977).
* Completed an LLM degree in Constitutional Litigation from University of the Western Cape (UWC) (1996).

Eish! It sucks to be a page judging scumbag

 

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Minister of Labour: Membathisi Mphumzi Shepherd Mdladlana, Mr

* Primary Teachers Course, Lovedale, Alice (1970 - 1971).
* Primary Teachers Diploma, Goodhope College,Cape Town (1991 - 1993).
* BA Degree Majoring in Education and Xhosa, Unisa (1997).

Minister of Minerals & Energy: Buyelwa Patience Sonjica, Ms

* Attended Primary education (1967) and high school education (1969) in Port Elizabeth.
* Attended Higher Primary Teacher's course at Rubusoma Training College (1977).
* Obtained Secondary Teachers Certificate from Vista University at Port Elizabeth campus (1983).
* Bachelor of Arts degree from Vista University majoring in English and isiXhosa.
* Bachelor of Arts honours degree from Rhodes University majoring in isiXhosa.
* Currently studying towards a diploma in economics with the University of London.

Minister in The Presidency: Mantombazana Tshabalala-Msimang, Dr

* Matriculated from Inanda Seminary (1959).
* BA degree from University of Fort Hare (1961).
* Medical degree from First Leningrad Medical Institute in Union of Soviet Socialist Republic (USSR) (1969).
* Diploma in Obsterics and Gynaecology from University of Dar es Salaam Medical School in Tanzania (1972).
* Masters degree in Public Health from University of Antwerp, Belgium (1980).
* Attended a course in Health Care Systems Planning, Financing and Management for sixteen weeks from University of Sussex in United Kingdom (UK) (1990).
* Attended a course in Improving the Management of Primary Health Care Services for three weeks Medex course from University of Hawaii (1991).
* Attended a course in Public Administration for six weeks from Civil Service College, Sunningdale in UK (1992).

Minister of Provincial & Local Government: Sicelo Shiceka, Mr

Null .
Member of ANC NEC

Minister of Public Enterprises: Brigitte Sylvia Mabandla, Ms

# LLB degree, University of Zambia (1979).

Minister of Public Service & Administration: Richard Masenyani Baloyi, Mr

* Bachelor of Arts Degree from University of the North.
* Senior Leadership Development Programme from University of Botswana.

Minister of Public Works: Geoffrey Quinton Michael Doidge, Mr

He is married. And member of ANC

Minister of Safety & Security: Nathi Mthethwa, Mr

* Diploma in Community Development from University of Natal (Durban).
* Mining Engineering Certificate from University of Johannesburg.
* Certificate in Communications and Leadership from Rhodes University.

Minister of Science & Technology: Mosibudi Mangena, Mr

* Junior Certificate with distinction (1965 - 1967).
* Matriculated at Hebron Training College (1968 - 1969).
* BSc degree (Honours) University of South Africa.
* MSc degree in Applied Mathematics from University of South Africa.

Minister of Social Development: Zola Sidney Themba Skweyiya, Dr

* Started school in New Brighton, Port Elizabeth and later continued at Retreat, Cape Town.
* Obtained Junior and Senior certificates at Lovedale High School, Alice.
* Student at Fort Hare University (did not complete).
* LLD, University of Leipzig, Germany (1978).

Minister of Sport & Recreation: Makhenkesi Arnold Stofile, Rev

* Matriculated from Newell High School in Port Elizabeth.
* Bachelor of Arts degree from University of Fort Hare (1971).
* Bachelor of Theology degree from University of Fort Hare (1974).
* Bachelor of Theology honours degree from University of Fort Hare (1975).
* Masters degree in Theology from University of Fort Hare (1979).
* Postgraduate Diploma in Technology from Tubingen in Germany (1981).
* Masters of Arts degree from Princeton University in United States of America (1983).
* Awarded D.Phil (hc) by University of Port Elizabeth (2000).

Minister of Trade & Industry: Mandisi Bongani Mabuto Mpahlwa, Mr

* Junior Secondary education at Bethel Seventh Day Adventist College, Butterworth and Transkei.
* Senior Secondary education at Umtata Technical College - NTC I and II in Electrical Technology in 1977/8 and at Umlazi Technical College NTC III in Electrical Technology in 1979.
* Diploma in Electrical Engineering - Heavy Current from Mangosuthu Technikon in Durban, incomplete (1980 - 1983).
* Diploma in Economic Principles from the University of London (1995 - 1996).
* Macro-economics course, from the American University (January 1995).
* Macro-economics course,from the National Institute of Economic Policy (1996).
* Economic Leadership course from Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania, United States of America.
* Master of Science degree in Financial Economics from the University of London (2001).

Minister of Transport: Jeffrey Thamsanqa Radebe, Mr

* B. jur degree, University of Zululand (1976).
* LLM in International Law, Leipzig University (1981).
* Studied at the Lenin International School, Moscow (1985).

Minister of Water Affairs & Forestry: Lindiwe Benedicta Hendricks, Ms

* Kwa-Gijima Primary School, Lamontville.
* Montebello Combined School.
* Secondary Education: St. Mary's Entshongweni, Durban.
* Matriculated from Ohlange High School, Inanda, Durban.
* B Proc Degree from University of Fort Hare (1981).
* LLB Degree from University of Fort Hare (1983).
* DIP in Management from Rhodes University (1992).

 

[thedutchman]

well thats educated!

 

[semiautomatix]

Sorry, news24, you failed to post our future leaders Jacob Zuma and Julius Malema's qualifications. Surely that's also important?

 

[thedutchman]

wwhat about the current president kglema mothlante

 

[semiautomatix]

Minister of Correctional Services: Ngconde Balfour, Mr

Graduate Diploma in Sport and Recreation, Victoria University, Australia. Not qualifed for position, unless you count being a couch referee

Minister of Defence: Charles Nqakula, Mr
Not qualified for position

Minister of Finance: Trevor Andrew Manuel, Mr

Executive Management Programme from Stanford National University, Singapore. Strangelty enough, not qualified for position, the ANC lucked out on this one

Minister of Foreign Affairs: Nkosazana Clarice Dlamini Zuma, Dr

MB ChB from University of Bristol (1978) Not qualified for this position, but I don't want her back in health either!

Minister of Housing: Lindiwe Nonceba Sisulu, Dr

M Phil, Centre for Southern African Studies, University of York (1989) Not qualified for position

Minister of Intelligence: Siyabonga Cyprian Cwele, Dr

MPhil Economic Policy from University of Stellenbosch. Not qualified for position

Minister of Labour: Membathisi Mphumzi Shepherd Mdladlana, Mr

BA Degree Majoring in Education and Xhosa, Unisa (1997). not qualified for position

Minister of Minerals & Energy: Buyelwa Patience Sonjica, Ms

Bachelor of Arts honours degree from Rhodes University majoring in isiXhosa. not qualified for position

Minister of Provincial & Local Government: Sicelo Shiceka, Mr not qualified for position

Minister of Public Service & Administration: Richard Masenyani Baloyi, Mr

Bachelor of Arts Degree from University of the North. not qualified for position

Minister of Public Works: Geoffrey Quinton Michael Doidge, Mr not qualified for position

Minister of Science & Technology: Mosibudi Mangena, Mr

MSc degree in Applied Mathematics from University of South Africa. qualified

Minister of Trade & Industry: Mandisi Bongani Mabuto Mpahlwa, Mr

Master of Science degree in Financial Economics from the University of London (2001). qualified

Minister of Agriculture & Land Affairs: Lulama Xingwana, Ms

Post Graduate Diploma in Economic Principles from the University of London (2002). Knows nothing about farming so not qualified

Minister of Communications: Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri, Dr

Postgraduate studies in the United States of America (USA) (Ph D) in Sociology Most definitely not qualified, we can all attest

A handful of the ministers have law degrees, which in any portfolio gives them an edge. The may not be perfectly qualified for that position but having a law, I feel, means they are at least competent and capable of running the portfolio - though this doesn't always happen.

So as we can see most ministers are not versed in anything about their portfolio, so I hope they have fantastic advisers...

 

[-toady-]

Minister of Correctional Services: Ngconde Balfour, Mr

Graduate Diploma in Sport and Recreation, Victoria University, Australia. Not qualifed for position, unless you count being a couch referee

Minister of Defence: Charles Nqakula, Mr
Not qualified for position

Minister of Finance: Trevor Andrew Manuel, Mr

Executive Management Programme from Stanford National University, Singapore. Strangelty enough, not qualified for position, the ANC lucked out on this one

Minister of Foreign Affairs: Nkosazana Clarice Dlamini Zuma, Dr

MB ChB from University of Bristol (1978) Not qualified for this position, but I don't want her back in health either!

Minister of Housing: Lindiwe Nonceba Sisulu, Dr

M Phil, Centre for Southern African Studies, University of York (1989) Not qualified for position

Minister of Intelligence: Siyabonga Cyprian Cwele, Dr

MPhil Economic Policy from University of Stellenbosch. Not qualified for position

Minister of Labour: Membathisi Mphumzi Shepherd Mdladlana, Mr

BA Degree Majoring in Education and Xhosa, Unisa (1997). not qualified for position

Minister of Minerals & Energy: Buyelwa Patience Sonjica, Ms

Bachelor of Arts honours degree from Rhodes University majoring in isiXhosa. not qualified for position

Minister of Provincial & Local Government: Sicelo Shiceka, Mr not qualified for position

Minister of Public Service & Administration: Richard Masenyani Baloyi, Mr

Bachelor of Arts Degree from University of the North. not qualified for position

Minister of Public Works: Geoffrey Quinton Michael Doidge, Mr not qualified for position

Minister of Science & Technology: Mosibudi Mangena, Mr

MSc degree in Applied Mathematics from University of South Africa. qualified

Minister of Trade & Industry: Mandisi Bongani Mabuto Mpahlwa, Mr

Master of Science degree in Financial Economics from the University of London (2001). qualified

Minister of Agriculture & Land Affairs: Lulama Xingwana, Ms

Post Graduate Diploma in Economic Principles from the University of London (2002). Knows nothing about farming so not qualified

Minister of Communications: Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri, Dr

Postgraduate studies in the United States of America (USA) (Ph D) in Sociology Most definitely not qualified, we can all attest

A handful of the ministers have law degrees, which in any portfolio gives them an edge. The may not be perfectly qualified for that position but having a law, I feel, means they are at least competent and capable of running the portfolio - though this doesn't always happen.

So as we can see most ministers are not versed in anything about their portfolio, so I hope they have fantastic advisers...

Larry, Mo, Curly and Schabir?

 

[Alan]

Actually it's not bad for "previously disadvantaged" individuals

 

[Claymore]

Minister of Health: Barbara Hogan, Ms
University of Life

Actually she has degrees in economics and/or sociology, if I remember correctly. Obtained in prison. Masters, I think.

 

[PeterCH]

Actually she has degrees in economics and/or sociology, if I remember correctly. Obtained in prison. Masters, I think.

Niehaus II?

Just kidding

I do see a lot of "London", "USA", "Australia" and "Singapore" over there. Maybe they can be a bit more pro-West? Huh?

 

[Kornhub]

Thanks for that,nice to know I guess

But to me its not about what degree/diploma you have on paper but about how the person reacts to situations in reality

 

[DragonLogos]

Fort Hare seems to feature a lot... Sezwe Nxasana went there, but then again so did Steve Biko

 

[Phenom]

Minister of Communications: Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri, Dr
Quote:.
* Postgraduate studies in the United States of America (USA) (Ph D) in Sociology


yes, that explains a lot... explains all the divisiveness

 

[Balstrome]

I wonder how many of these guys, actually have a hand in the day to day operations of their various departments. Or do they just make a statement/demand and the worker ants, run around and find way to make the decree possible.

 

[news24]

wwhat about the current president kglema mothlante

As far as I've serched on the government site and google, there is no documented background on his qualifications. But here is the qualification of his Deputy, Baleka Mbete, Ms

* Matriculated from Inanda Seminary in Durban (1968).
* Obtained Teacher's Certificate from Lovedale Teachers' College (1973).
* Post graduate courses with University of Cape Town:
* Framework for Governance (1998).
* Basic Principles of Public International Law (1999).
* International Humanitarian and Human Rights Law (2000).
* Theory and practice of conflict resolution (2005).

If your interested in Mr. Mbeki who ran things for close to a decade, then

*he completed British "A" levels examinations and,
*undertook economics degree as an external student with the University of London,
*Master of Economics degree from the University of Sussex,

Actually she has degrees in economics and/or sociology, if I remember correctly. Obtained in prison. Masters, I think.

My thought exactly, she is a smart woman, I guess the goverment will update her profile on their site.

Thanks for that,nice to know I guess

But to me its not about what degree/diploma you have on paper but about how the person reacts to situations in reality

+1
Degree, Diploma is so overrated, especially in politics, Ministers are Politicians not Field Experts

Actually it's not bad for "previously disadvantaged" individuals

Not bad at all

 

[DigitalSoldier]

As far as I've serched on the government site and google, there is no documented background on his qualifications. But here is the qualification of his Deputy, Baleka Mbete, Ms

You will not find any info on the educational background of the current President. The ANC/COSATU have previously said they won't release his educational credentials and allow the media to insult the President, like they did with Zuma.

Really disappointing because we do have a right to know if our President is qualified for the position. And I am interested in his educational background

 

[semiautomatix]

Larry, Mo, Curly and Schabir?

I would like a Big Mac with a chocolate Mo Shaik and some Chippys on the side

 

[ace_rizzle]

Jacob Zuma - Successfully completed grade 5, Nkandla Primary

Julius Malema - Jonty's Special School for Special Children, diploma in toilet training

 

[news24]

Jacob Zuma - Successfully completed grade 5, Nkandla Primary

Julius Malema - Jonty's Special School for Special Children, diploma in toilet training

JM is not going to be in government atleast for the next five years, so the may be a chance that he will further his studies, so don't count him out yet.

As for JZ, well he has indeed graduated with flying colours from the University of Life, he has mastered APD(Art of Prosecution Dodging), and he is probably the only man in the world to survive HIV infection through the watery shower. Given his array of wifes, you can tell that despite his age, he is the most sexually active politician in the country.

Please note that other politicians are so horny that they resort to botox injections and name calling others as "inkwenkwe"

 

[semiautomatix]

JM is not going to be in government atleast for the next five years, so the may be a chance that he will further his studies, so don't count him out yet.

As for JZ, well he has indeed graduated with flying colours from the University of Life, he has mastered APD(Art of Prosecution Dodging), and he is probably the only man in the world to survive HIV infection through the watery shower. Given his array of wifes, you can tell that despite his age, he is the most sexually active politician in the country.

Please note that other politicians are so horny that they resort to botox injections and name calling others as "inkwenkwe"

Or "garden boys", "political toddlers", "fake accents"?

Good gracious, a 58 year old lady had some cosmetic work done, if thats a problem maybe we should all just boycott Hollywood from now on.

Maybe being married to the same person for 27 years is also a crime?