Biography
Angela Thoko Didiza (born 2 June 1965) is a prominent South African politician. She served as Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development in South Africa.
She did a great and remarkable job as the Minister of Agriculture and Lands. Thoko Didiza took office as the minister on 22 May 2006 but resigned in 2008.
She was one of eleven ministers who resigned on 23 September 2008, following the departure of President Thabo Mbeki, but later said she might be willing to continue in her post.
Thoko Didiza also ran for mayor of Tshwane under the ANC in 2016. Let’s take a look at some interesting facts about Thoko Didiza.
South African politician
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| Full name: | Angela Thoko Didiza |
| Stage name: | Thoko Didiza |
| Born: | June 2, 1965 (age 59) |
| Place of birth: | Durban, South Africa |
| Nationality: | South Africa |
| Height: | Do not have |
| Parents: | Do not have |
| Siblings: | Do not have |
| Husband • Spouse: | Thami Didza |
| Boyfriend • Partner: | Do not have |
| The children: | 5 |
| Job: | Politician |
| Net worth: | $1 million – $5 million |
Early Life, Degrees & Education
Angelo Thoko Didiza was born on 2 June 1965. She was born and raised in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Currently, there is not much information about his parents and siblings. Their details are still being looked into by TheCityCeleb.
Thoko Didiza’s educational qualifications and qualifications are as follows;
- Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Politics 2003.
- Honours in Politics (2007).
- Durban College of Executive Education 1989 – Diploma in Human Resources Practice and Training.
- Diploma in Journalism from Birnam Business College, Johannesburg in 1991.
- College of Executive Education, Johannesburg – Diploma in Business Management and Finance.
- Certificate of Secretarial Course at Sached, Durban 1981
- Certificate in Public Relations, College of Executive Education, Durban 1990.
- Graduated from Ohlange High School, Inanda, Durban in 1981.
Personal life
Thoko Didiza is married to a man simply known as Thami Didza and they have five lovely children.
Thoko Didiza decided to spend quality time with her husband and children after she resigned as Minister of Agriculture and Public Works in September 2008.
Details about her husband and children are still being investigated by TheCityCeleb.
Career
Former South African President Thabo Mbeki appointed Thoko Didiza as Minister of Agriculture and Public Works. She resigned along with ten other cabinet ministers after President Thabo Mbeki resigned as president in September 2008. She later reversed her decision and decided to stay.
Thoko Didiza hit political rock bottom on 20 June 2016, when she was nominated as the City of Tshwane mayoral candidate in the municipal elections. The announcement of her candidacy sparked violent protests in Tshwane, a reaction to her nomination.
Thoko Didiza also ran for mayor of Tshwane under the ANC in 2016, but she lost the election.
She refused to resign despite chaotic protests that left five people dead. According to reports, newly elected President Jacob Zuma also rejected her resignation.
Net worth
Due to her political status, her net worth has been constantly increasing. Thoko Didiza is living a wealthy life with a net worth ranging from US$1 million to US$5 million.
Social media
- Twitter Username: @thoko_didiza
