Tokyo Sexwale

Tokyo Sexwale
Minister of Human Settlements
In office
10 May 2009 – 9 July 2013
PresidentJacob Zuma
Preceded byLindiwe Sisulu
Succeeded byConnie September
1st Premier of Gauteng
In office
7 May 1994 – 19 January 1998
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byMathole Motshekga
Personal details
Born
Mosima Gabriel Sexwale

(1953-03-05) 5 March 1953 (age 71)
Transvaal, South Africa
Political partyAfrican National Congress
Spouse
Judy van Vuuren
(m. 1993; div. 2014)
AwardsLegion of Honour ' Service Medal ' Service Medal '

Mosima Gabriel "Tokyo" Sexwale (Venda: [sexwále];[1] born March 5, 1953) is a South African businessman, politician, anti-apartheid activist, and former political prisoner. For many years, Sexwale was imprisoned on Robben Island for his anti-apartheid activities, alongside figures such as Nelson Mandela. After the 1994 general election—the first fully democratic election in South Africa—Sexwale became the Premier of Gauteng Province.

  1. ^ Wells, John C. (22 November 2011). "Sexwale". Phonetic blog. Archived from the original on 5 December 2011. Retrieved 22 November 2011.