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Charles Nqakula: Biography of Charles Nqakula, Age, Wife, Career & Net Worth,<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Charles Nqakula (born 13 September 1942) is a South African politician who serves as High Commissioner to the Republic of Mozambique from South Africa. He was appointed by President\u00a0Jacob Zuma\u00a0in 2012.<\/strong><\/p>\n

He previously served as Minister of Defence from September 2008 to 2009 and as Minister for Safety and Security from May 2002 to September 2008.<\/p>\n

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Charles Nqakula Age<\/h2>\n

He was born on 13 September 1942 in Eastern Cape, South Africa. Nqakula is 78 years old as of 2020.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Charles Nqakula Wife<\/h2>\n

He is married to\u00a0Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula\u00a0MP. His wife is the South African Minister of Defence and Military Veterans.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Charles Nqakula Education<\/h2>\n

Nqakula had his primary education at Cradock and secondary education at Lovedale. He matriculated in 1963.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Charles Nqakula Career<\/h2>\n

Nqakula started his career as a journalist, covering political news from 1966 to 1982. He began his political career as a Publicity Secretary for the United Democratic Front (1983) and joined the South African Communist Party in 1991 but was appointed as a MP and Member of the National Executive Committee for the ANC in 1994.<\/p>\n

Nqakula was selected as a Parliamentary Councilor for the Office of the President in 1999 and became a Deputy Minister for the Department of Home Affairs in 2001. In 2002 he became the Minister for Safety and Security and thereafter the Minister of Defense (2008-2009).<\/p>\n

He has been the National Chairman for the South African Communist Party since 1999; Political Advisory to the Presidency since 2009; and the High Commissioner for the Republic of Mozambique since May 2012.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Positions Held<\/h2>\n

CURRENTLY<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Chairperson at\u00a0Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence (Joint Committees)\u00a0since 2nd May 2019<\/li>\n
  • Member at\u00a0African National Congress (ANC) (Party)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    FORMERLY<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Chairperson at\u00a0Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence (Joint Committees)\u00a0from 5th May 2016 until 18th June 2018<\/li>\n
    • Member at\u00a0National Assembly (Parliament)\u00a0from 30th May 2014 until 18th June 2018<\/li>\n
    • Member at\u00a0Ethics and Members\u2019 Interests (Joint Committees)\u00a0until 23rd May 2017<\/li>\n
    • Member at\u00a0Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence (Joint Committees)\u00a0until 5th May 2016<\/li>\n
    • 127th Candidate at\u00a0African National Congress National Election List 2014 (Election List)\u00a0from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014<\/li>\n
    • Member at National Assembly (Parliament) from 6th May 2009 until 1st June 2009<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      <\/span>Charles Nqakula Net Worth<\/h2>\n

      Nqakula has an estimated net worth of $1 million which he has earned from his successful career.<\/p>\n