Ben Ngubane
Baldwin Sipho "Ben" Ngubane (born 22 October 1941)[1] is a retired politician from South Africa. He held multiple positions in the post-apartheid government of the country. In particular, he has been Premier of KwaZulu-Natal [2] and minister of Arts, Culture from 1994 until 31 August 1996 and from February 1999 until April 2004.[2]
Ben Ngubane MB ChB | |
|---|---|
| Ambassador to Japan | |
| In office 2004–2008 | |
| Succeeded by | Gert Grobler |
| Minister of Arts and Culture | |
| In office February 1999 – April 2004 | |
| Succeeded by | Pallo Jordan |
| 2nd Premier of KwaZulu-Natal | |
| In office 1 March 1997 – 9 February 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Mdlalose |
| Succeeded by | Lionel Mtshali |
| Minister of Arts and Culture | |
| In office 31 August 1996 – February 1999 | |
| Succeeded by | Lionel Mtshali |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 October 1941 Camperdown, KwaZulu-Natal |
| Political party | Inkatha Freedom Party |
| Alma mater | University of Natal |
He graduated MB ChB in 1971 from the Medical School of the University of Natal, Durban.[3]
Political career
In 1991 Ngubane was appointed Minister of Health in the KwaZulu government, a post he held until 1994. In 1992 Ngubane served on the CODESA working group which dealt with constitutional principles and constitution making. In 1993 he was involved in negotiations with the African National Congress on behalf of the Inkatha Freedom Party.[4]
Other works
In 2004 he was appointed Ambassador to Japan,[3] until 2008.[5] In 2010, he was awarded the Grand Cordon of the Japanese Order of the Rising Sun for his contributions "to the enhancement of the relationship and the cooperation in science and technology between Japan and South Africa".[6]
He later served as Chairperson of the South African Broadcasting Corporation board[7] and as Chairperson of the Eskom board, 2015-2017.
| Preceded by Tsotsi, Z.A. |
Chairperson of Eskom board 2015-2017 |
Succeeded by Khoza, Z. |
References
- "SA History Online". Retrieved 30 January 2013.
- "GCIS Profile Information". Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
- "O'Malley archives". Retrieved 30 January 2013.
- "Database Error". www.nelsonmandela.org. Retrieved 2018-01-09.
- "New storm breaks over Ngubane". Mail and Guardian. 28 May 2010. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
- "2010 Autumn Conferment of Decorations on Foreign Nationals" (pdf). Japanese Government. Retrieved 8 March 2013.
- http://www.whoswho.co.za/ben-ngubane-37404