Charles Nqakula | |
|---|---|
| High Commissioner to the Republic of Mozambique from South Africa | |
| Assumed office 24 June 2012 | |
| President | |
| Interim Minister of Defence | |
| In office 25 September 2008 – 2009 | |
| President | Kgalema Motlanthe |
| Preceded by | Mosiuoa Lekota |
| Succeeded by | Lindiwe Sisulu |
| Minister for Safety and Security | |
| In office 7 May 2002 – 25 September 2008 | |
| President | Thabo Mbeki |
| Preceded by | Steve Tshwete |
| Succeeded by | Nathi Mthethwa |
| Deputy Minister of Home Affairs | |
| In office 24 January 2001 – 6 May 2002 | |
| President | Thabo Mbeki |
| General Secretary South African Communist Party | |
| In office 1993–1998 | |
| Preceded by | Chris Hani |
| Succeeded by | Blade Nzimande |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 September 1942 Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Political party | South African Communist Party |
| Other political affiliations | African National Congress |
| Spouse | Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula |
Charles Nqakula (born 13 September 1942) is a South African politician who served as Minister of Defence from September 2008 to 2009. He also served as Minister for Safety and Security from May 2002 to September 2008.[1]
Nqakula is married to the former Speaker of the National Assembly of South Africa, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula
On 24 June 2012,Former South African President Jacob Zuma appointed Nqakula as High Commissioner to the Republic of Mozambique, a position he still retains today.
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