Thoko Didiza

Who is Thoko Didiza?

Angela Thoko Didiza is a South African politician. She became Minister of Agriculture and Land Affairs on 17 June 1999 and is currently the Minister of Public Works.

Didiza was born in the city of Durban and has a BA. She is married and has five children. She was selected as one of the Young Global Leaders by the Forum of Young Global Leaders in 2004.

Following the resignation of President Thabo Mbeki in September 2008, Didiza was one of ten ministers who submitted their resignations on September 23, although it was subsequently announced that she might be willing to remain in her post.