Paul Mashatile
| Paul Shipokosa Mashatile | |
|---|---|
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| Minister of Arts and Culture | |
| In office 1 November 2010 – 25 May 2014 | |
| President | Jacob Zuma |
| Preceded by | Lulu Xingwana |
| Succeeded by | Nathi Mthethwa |
| Premier of Gauteng | |
| In office 7 October 2008 – 6 May 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Mbhazima Shilowa |
| Succeeded by | Nomvula Mokonyane |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 October 1961 Geraldsville, Pretoria |
| Political party | African National Congress |
Paul Shipokosa Mashatile MP (born in Geraldsville, Pretoria on 21 October 1961)[1] is the former Minister of Arts and Culture in the Cabinet of South Africa.[2] He is currently the provincial chairperson of the African National Congress (ANC) in Gauteng province.
As a student, Mashatile was an activist in the struggle against apartheid as a member of the Congress of South African Students, and was the co-founder and first president of the Alexandra Youth Congress.[3] He was detained without trial from 1985-1989, and participated in a nation-wide protest by engaging in an 18-day hunger strike.[3] When the African National Congress and the South African Communist Party were unbanned in 1990, he helped re-establish them and continued to organize on their behalf.[3] He has held various administrative positions in Guateng province, including serving in its legislature as Leader of the House.[3]
Premier of Gauteng
He is the former Premier of Gauteng province in South Africa and a member of the African National Congress.[4] Mashatile replaced Mbhazima Shilowa on 7 October 2008, after Shilowa resigned in protest against the decision of the African National Congress to remove President Thabo Mbeki from office.[5] Mashatile was replaced as Premier by Nomvula Mokonyane on 6 May 2009.[6]
References
- ↑ http://www.whoswho.co.za/paul-mashatile-2299
- ↑ http://apps.gcis.gov.za/gcis/gcis_profile.jsp?id=3649
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Paul Shipokosa Mashatile". South African History Online. Retrieved 3 November 2011.
- ↑ "The Premier's Profile". Gauteng Provincial Government. Retrieved 11 December 2008.
- ↑ "Mashatile elected Gauteng premier". Independent Online. 2008-10-07. Retrieved 11 December 2008.
- ↑ "Mokonyane declared premier". News24. 6 May 2009. Retrieved 6 May 2009.
External links
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Mbhazima Shilowa |
Premier of Gauteng 7 October 2008 – 6 May 2009 |
Succeeded by Nomvula Mokonyane |
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