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Angie Motshekga was born on 2 October, 1955 in Soweto, Transvaal Province, Union of South Africa, is a Minister of Basic Education in South Africa. Discover Angie Motshekga's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 68 years old?
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| Occupation |
Politician
educator
anti-apartheid activist |
| Age |
68 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
2 October 1955 |
| Birthday |
2 October |
| Birthplace |
Soweto, Transvaal Province, Union of South Africa |
| Nationality |
South Africa
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Angie Motshekga Height, Weight & Measurements
At 68 years old, Angie Motshekga height not available right now. We will update Angie Motshekga's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Angie Motshekga's Husband?
Her husband is Mathole Motshekga
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| Parents |
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| Husband |
Mathole Motshekga |
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| Children |
1 |
Angie Motshekga Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Angie Motshekga worth at the age of 68 years old? Angie Motshekga’s income source is mostly from being a successful Politician. She is from South Africa. We have estimated Angie Motshekga's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Politician |
Angie Motshekga Social Network
Timeline
Matsie Angelina "Angie" Motshekga (born 19 June 1955) is a South African politician and educator, serving as the Minister of Basic Education since May 2009.
She was also appointed as an acting president of the Republic of South Africa on 2 July 2021, as President Cyril Ramaphosa attended the state funeral of Kenneth Kaunda in Zambia.
She was previously a Member of the Executive Council in the Gauteng provincial government.
Motshekga is a member of the African National Congress.
She is a former president of the party's women's league.
Motshekga was born on 19 June 1955 in Soweto, Transvaal Province.
She received her primary school education from different schools in Soweto.
She matriculated from a boarding school in Matatiele.
Motshekga studied at the University of the North, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education.
From the University of the Witwatersrand, Motshekga obtained a Bachelor of Educational Science degree and a master's degree.
During the 1980s, Motshekga was a member of the Soweto Education Crisis Committee that later formed part of the National Education Coordinating Committee.
She held membership of the United Democratic Front.
She was also a member of the National Education Union of South Africa.
Motshekga was active in the Pimville Civic Association.
Motshekga was the National Convenor of Teacher Unity talks that led to the formation of South African Democratic Teachers Union.
She was the regional chair of the African National Congress Women's League in the party's former Kyalami region.
In 1981, Motshekga was employed as a teacher at Orlando High School.
She worked at the school until 1983, when she resigned following her appointment as a lecturer at the Soweto College of Education.
Motshekga became a lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand in 1985.
She lectured at the university until 1994.
From 1994 to 1997, she worked as a director in the office of the presidency.
She was elected Deputy Provincial Secretary of the ANCWL in 1997.
After the 1999 general election, Motshekga was sworn in as a member of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature.
She was named the chairperson of the legislature's education committee.
In 2000, premier Mbhazima Shilowa appointed her to the Social Development portfolio of the Executive Council.
After the 2004 general election, Motshekga returned to the legislature for her second term.
Shilowa moved her to the Education portfolio.
Motshekga was elected the national president of the ANC women's league in 2008, defeating the league's secretary-general Bathabile Dlamini.
She received 1,826 votes.
Motshekga was elected to the National Assembly in April 2009.
Newly elected president Jacob Zuma unbundled the Education portfolio into two new, separate ministries.
Motshekga was appointed Minister of Basic Education.
She took office on 11 May 2009.
During her first term, textbooks were not delivered to impoverished Limpopo schools between December 2011 and June 2012.
She faced calls to resign or be removed, but she remained in the position.
Following the 2014 general election, Zuma retained Motshekga in her position.
In 2017, she ran for ANC national president under the women's league banner without asking for permission.
Zuma resigned as South African president in February 2018 and deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa was designated as his successor.
