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Buyelwa Sonjica
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Buyelwa Patience Sonjica (born 23 March 1950[1]) is a South African politician who served as Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs from May 2009 until November 2010.[2][3]
Quick Facts Minister of Water Affairs and Forestry, President ...
Buyelwa Patience Sonjica | |
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![]() Buyelwa Sonjica at the World Economic Forum on Africa in 2010 | |
Minister of Water Affairs and Forestry | |
In office 10 May 2009 – 1 November 2010 | |
President | Jacob Zuma |
Preceded by | Lindiwe Hendricks |
Succeeded by | Edna Molewa |
Minister of Minerals and Energy | |
In office 22 May 2006 – 10 May 2009 | |
President | Kgalema Motlanthe |
Succeeded by | Dipuo Peters |
Minister of Water Affairs and Forestry | |
In office 29 April 2004 – 22 May 2006 | |
President | Thabo Mbeki |
Preceded by | Ronnie Kasrils |
Succeeded by | Lindiwe Hendricks |
Personal details | |
Born | (1950-03-23) 23 March 1950 (age 74) |
Nationality | ![]() |
Political party | African National Congress |
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