Nosimo Balindlela
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Nosimo Zisiwe Beauty Balindlela (born 28 November 1949 in Hermanus, Cape Province)[1] is a South African politician who served as the Premier of the Eastern Cape from 26 April 2004 until 1 August 2008.[2] She changed parties in 2008 when she became a member of the Congress of the People, and again in 2012 to join the Democratic Alliance. In 2018 she defected back to the ANC.
Quick Facts Member of Provincial Legislature in the Eastern Cape, Shadow Minister of Water and Sanitation ...
Nosimo Zisiwe Beauty Balindlela | |
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Member of Provincial Legislature in the Eastern Cape | |
Assumed office 21 November 2016 | |
Shadow Minister of Water and Sanitation | |
In office 2014ā2016 | |
3rd Premier of the Eastern Cape | |
In office 26 April 2004 ā 25 July 2008 | |
Preceded by | Makhenkesi Stofile |
Succeeded by | Mbulelo Sogoni |
Personal details | |
Born | (1949-11-28) 28 November 1949 (age 74) Hermanus, Cape Province |
Political party | Democratic Alliance (November 2012-2018) |
Other political affiliations | Congress of the People (November 2008-2012) African National Congress (before November 2008) |
Alma mater | Fort Hare University Columbia University Teachers College |
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