Max Sisulu
Max Vuyisile Sisulu (born 23 August 1945[1]) is a South African politician who was Speaker of the National Assembly of South Africa from 2009 to 2014. He was elected to the position on 6 May 2009, succeeding Gwen Mahlangu-Nkabinde and becoming the first male post-apartheid speaker of the National Assembly.[2] He is also the first Black male to become speaker.
Max Vuyisile Sisulu | |
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.jpg.webp) Sisulu in 1985 | |
| Speaker of the National Assembly of South Africa | |
| In office 6 May 2009 – 21 May 2014 | |
| President | Jacob Zuma |
| Preceded by | Gwen Mahlangu-Nkabinde |
| Succeeded by | Baleka Mbete |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 August 1945 Transvaal, South Africa |
| Political party | African National Congress |
| Spouse(s) | Elinor Sisulu |
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| Children | 5, including Shaka Sisulu |
| Parents | Walter Sisulu Albertina Sisulu |
Following the 2014 General Elections, Sisulu was replaced by Baleka Mbete as Speaker of the National Assembly.
He is a member of the African National Congress (ANC). Sisulu is the son of Walter and Albertina Sisulu, both prominent anti-apartheid activists in the ANC.[3]
References
- "GCIS Profile information". Archived from the original on 13 December 2012. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
- "Sisulu accepts his job with humility". IOL. 6 May 2009.
- Warby, Vivian (6 May 2009). "Sisulu elected as first male Speaker in Parliament". Government Communication and Information System. Archived from the original on 30 July 2013. Retrieved 6 May 2009.
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| National Assembly (1994–present) | ||
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