Zanele Dlamini Mbeki
politician
Zanele Mbeki (née Dlamini; born 18 November 1938) is a feminist South African social worker. She founded the Women's Development Bank. She is also a former first lady of South Africa.[1][2] She married Thabo Mbeki in 1974.
Zanele Dlamini Mbeki | |
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First Lady of South Africa | |
In role 14 June 1999 – 24 September 2008 | |
President | Thabo Mbeki |
Preceded by | Graça Machel |
Succeeded by | Mapula Motlanthe |
First Lady of African Union | |
In office 9 July 2002 – 10 July 2003 | |
President | Thabo Mbeki |
Preceded by | position established |
Succeeded by | Marcelina Rafael Chissano |
Personal details | |
Born | Zanele Dlamini 18 November 1938 Alexandra, Gauteng, South Africa |
Spouse(s) | |
Alma mater | University of the Witwatersrand London School of Economics Brandeis University |
Profession | Social worker |
References
change- ↑ Staff Reporter (11 June 1999). "The one who brings Thabo peace". Mail and Guardian. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- ↑ "Two presidents and a first lady". Joburg.org. 22 June 2012. Archived from the original on 30 October 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2016.