M. J. Mahlangu

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.

Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu
South African Ambassador to the United States
Incumbent
Assumed office 23 February 2015
President	Jacob Zuma Cyril Ramaphosa
Preceded by	Ebrahim Rasool
Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces
In office 21 November 2004 – 21 May 2014
President	Thabo Mbeki
Preceded by	Joyce Kgoali
Succeeded by	Thandi Modise
Personal details
Born	Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu (1952-10-08) 8 October 1952
Political party	African National Congress
Spouse(s)	Nomaswazi Christina Mahlangu
Alma mater	Damelin

Since February 23, 2015 he is the South African Ambassador to the United States.[2]