| Tina Monica Joemat-Pettersson | |
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| Minister of Energy | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 25 May 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Ben Martins |
| Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | |
| In office 11 May 2009 – 25 May 2014 |
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| President | Jacob Zuma |
| Succeeded by | Senzeni Zokwana |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 December 1963 Kimberley, Northern Cape |
Tina Joemat-Pettersson MP (born Tina Joemat on 18 December 1963 in Kimberley, Northern Cape) is a South African politician and the Minister of Energy since 25 May 2014. She was previously the Minister of agriculture, forestry, and fisheries from 2009-2014.[1]
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and History from the University of the Western Cape and Higher Diploma in Education from the University of the Western Cape.[2] She was married to Swedish businessman Thorvald Pettersson who died in 2006. Together they had two sons; Austin and Terrence.
External links[edit]
- Tina Monica Joemat-Pettersson, Who's Who Southern Africa
References[edit]
- ^ "Statement by President Jacob Zuma on the appointment of the new Cabinet". South African Government Information. 2009-05-10. Retrieved 2009-05-10.
- ^ http://apps.gcis.gov.za/gcis/gcis_profile.jsp?id=1449
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