M. J. Mahlangu

Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu
South African Ambassador to the United States
In office
23 February 2015 – March 2020
PresidentJacob Zuma
Cyril Ramaphosa
Preceded byEbrahim Rasool
Succeeded byNomaindiya Mfeketo
Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces
In office
21 November 2004 – 21 May 2014
PresidentThabo Mbeki
Preceded byJoyce Kgoali
Succeeded byThandi Modise
Personal details
Born
Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu

(1952-10-08) 8 October 1952 (age 72)
Political partyAfrican National Congress
SpouseNomaswazi Christina Mahlangu
Alma materDamelin

Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu (born 8 October 1952) is a South African politician and diplomat. He was active in the Bantustan politics of Apartheid-era South Africa, serving as a parliamentarian in the former Lebowa homeland. He is currently a member of the African National Congress, and served as the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces from 2004 to 2014,[1] and a member of the Pan-African Parliament.

Between February 23, 2015 and March, 2020, he was the South African Ambassador to the United States.[2]

  1. ^ "Five premiers to be female". The Independent. 1 May 2009. Retrieved 24 November 2009.
  2. ^ United States Department of State