Ministry of Education (Rhodesia)

The Ministry of Education was a government ministry of Rhodesia from the country's independence in 1965 to 1979, when the country transitioned from white minority rule to the multiracial democracy of Zimbabwe.

Ministry of Education of Rhodesia
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Department overview
Formed11 November 1965 (1965-11-11)
Dissolved1 June 1979 (1979-06-01)
HeadquartersSalisbury, Salisbury Province

List of Ministers of Education

Minister of Education of Rhodesia
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StyleThe Honourable
ResidenceSalisbury, Salisbury Province
AppointerPrime Minister of Rhodesia
Formation11 November 1965 (1965-11-11)
First holderA. P. Smith
Final holderRowan Cronjé
Abolished1 June 1979 (1979-06-01)
SuccessionMinister of Education of Zimbabwe Rhodesia (1979)
Minister of Primary and Secondary Education of Zimbabwe (1980–present)
Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education of Zimbabwe (1980–present)
No. Image Name Term start Term end Party
1 A. P. Smith 11 November 1965 1977 Rhodesian Front
2 Denis Walker 1977 1978 Rhodesian Front
3 Rowan Cronjé 1978 1 June 1979 Rhodesian Front



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