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South African politician (born 1969) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nomalungelo Gina (born 25 October 1969) is a South African politician from KwaZulu-Natal who is currently serving as the Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation since June 2024. She has represented the African National Congress in the National Assembly since May 2009.
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Nomalungelo Gina | |
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Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation | |
Assumed office 30 June 2024 | |
President | Cyril Ramaphosa |
Minister | Blade Nzimande |
Preceded by | Buti Manamela (for Higher Education, Science and Technology) |
Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry | |
In office 29 May 2019 – 19 June 2024 | |
President | Cyril Ramaphosa |
Minister | Ebrahim Patel |
Preceded by | Bulelani Magwanishe |
Succeeded by | Andrew Whitfield Zuko Godlimpi |
Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education | |
In office 24 June 2014 – 7 May 2019 | |
Speaker | Baleka Mbete |
Preceded by | Hope Malgas |
Succeeded by | Bongiwe Mbinqo-Gigaba |
Member of the National Assembly | |
Assembly Member for KwaZulu-Natal | |
Assumed office 6 May 2009 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1969-10-25) 25 October 1969 (age 54) Ndwedwe, Natal Province South Africa |
Political party | African National Congress |
Other political affiliations | South African Communist Party |
Spouse |
Cedric Gina (died 2019) |
Education | Inanda Seminary School |
Alma mater | University of Zululand |
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A teacher by profession, Gina entered politics through the South African Democratic Teachers Union and chaired the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education during the Fifth Parliament. She joined the national executive in May 2019 when President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed her as Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry. She held that office until after the May 2024 general election, when she was appointed to her current position.