21 Facts About Susan Shabangu

Susan Shabangu was born on 28 February 1956 and is a South African politician and former trade unionist.

Susan Shabangu represented the African National Congress in the National Assembly of South Africa between May 1994 and June 2019.

Susan Shabangu entered the national executive in March 1996 as Deputy Minister of Minerals and Energy in Nelson Mandela's government, and she served as Deputy Minister of Safety and Security in Thabo Mbeki's government.

Susan Shabangu was a member of the ANC National Executive Committee between December 2007 and December 2022.

Susan Shabangu completed her high school career at Madibane High School in Soweto in 1977.

Susan Shabangu was a member of the Federation of Transvaal Women.

Susan Shabangu served on the Industrial Council and was the National Women's Coordinator of the Transport and General Workers Union.

Susan Shabangu served on the National Women's Sub-committee of the Congress of South African Trade Unions.

In South Africa's first democratic elections in April 1994, Susan Shabangu was elected to represent the African National Congress in the National Assembly, the lower house of the new South African Parliament.

Susan Shabangu was a backbencher for two years, during which time she served on various portfolio committees.

Susan Shabangu was appointed as the inaugural holder of the office.

Susan Shabangu deputised Pik Botha of the opposition National Party until May 1996, when Botha's party left the Government of National Unity; from then onwards she was deputy to new Minister Penuell Maduna.

Susan Shabangu served as Deputy Minister of Minerals and Energy until the April 2004 general election, a period that spanned the remainder of Mandela's presidency and the first term of Thabo Mbeki's presidency.

Susan Shabangu served without a deputy until 31 October 2010, when Zuma appointed Godfrey Oliphant as Deputy Minister of Mineral Resources.

Susan Shabangu was re-elected to the National Assembly in the May 2014 general election and she was appointed to Zuma's second-term cabinet, which was announced on 25 May Zuma named her as Minister of Women, a reconfigured portfolio newly relocated to the Presidency.

Susan Shabangu was one of 35 signatories to an open letter, coordinated by the One Campaign, which urged Angela Merkel of the G7 and Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma of the African Union to emphasise women's interests in international development initiatives.

Susan Shabangu's ministry was tasked with addressing gender-based violence, though she was sometimes criticised for insensitive messaging on the subject.

Susan Shabangu succeeded Bathabile Dlamini, who took over her former portfolio.

Susan Shabangu was re-elected to her parliamentary seat in the May 2019 general election, ranked 63rd on the ANC's national list.

In March 2003 Susan Shabangu was charged with public indecency after an altercation with an airport security official at Johannesburg International Airport.

Susan Shabangu had lifted her dress in exasperation after repeatedly being asked to pass through a metal detector.