Ben Ngubane | |
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Ambassador to Japan | |
In office 2004–2008 | |
President | Thabo Mbeki |
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 11 May 1994 – 31 August 1996 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Camperdown, KwaZulu-Natal | 22 October 1941
Died | 12 July 2021 | (aged 79)
Political party | Inkatha Freedom Party (1976–2006) African National Congress |
Spouse | Sheila Ngubane |
Relations | Harriet Ngubane (sister) |
Alma mater | University of Natal |
Baldwin Sipho "Ben" Ngubane (22 October 1941 – 12 July 2021)[1] was a politician from South Africa. He held multiple positions in the post-apartheid government of the country. In particular, he was Premier of KwaZulu-Natal from 1997 to 1999 and Minister of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology from 1994 until 31 August 1996 and from February 1999 until April 2004.[2][3]