Derek Hanekom

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Derek Andre Hanekom (b. January 13, 1953, Cape Town) is the current South African Deputy Minister of Science and Technology in the government of Thabo Mbeki since 2004. He is also the former Minister of Land Affairs (1994-1999) under the Nelson Mandela government.

He has served as a member of the African National Congress's National Executive Committee since 1994; he was most recently elected in 2007.

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He matriculated from Hoërskool Jan van Riebeeck in 1970. He was first arrested with his wife, Dr. Trish Hanekom, at a candlelight demonstration at John Vorster Square in 1976, served a prison sentence for his political activities from 1983-1986, and was exiled in Zimbabwe, where he served as a co-ordinator of the Popular History Trust in Harare from 1988 - 1990.

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v • d • e Ministers of the Nelson Mandela Government

Frederik Willem de Klerk / Thabo Mbeki (Deputy President) • Derek Hanekom (Agriculture and Land Affairs) • Ben Ngubane (Arts and Culture) • Jay Naidoo (Communications) • Sipo Mzimela (1994-1998) / Ben Skosana (1998-1999) (Correctional Services) • Joe Modise (Defence) • Sibusiso Bengu (Education) • Mohammed Valli Moosa (Environmental Affairs and Tourism) • Derek Keys (1994-1996) / Trevor Manuel (1996-1999) (Finance) • Alfred Nzo (Foreign Affairs) • Nkosazana Zuma (Health) • Mangosuthu Buthelezi (Home Affairs) • Joe Slovo (Housing and Welfare) • Ronnie Kasrils (Intelligence Services) • Dullah Omar (Justice and Constitutional Development) • Membathisi Mphumzi Shepherd Mdladlana (Labour) • Patience Sonjica (Minerals and Energy) • Sydney Mufamadi (Provincial and Local Government)• Stella Sigcau (Public Enterprises) • Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi (Public Service and Administration) • Thoko Didiza (Agriculture and Land Affairs) • Charles Nqakula (Safety and Security) • Mosibudi Mangena (Science and Technology) • Zola Skweyiya (Social Development) • Steve Tshwete (Sport and Recreation) • Gert Johannes Gerwel (The Presidency) • Trevor Manuel (1994-1996) / Alec Erwin (1996-1999) (Trade and Industry) • Mac Maharaj (Transport) • Kader Asmal (Water Affairs and Forestry) •