Nosimo Balindlela facts for kids
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Nosimo Zisiwe Beauty Balindlela
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| Member of Provincial Legislature in the Eastern Cape | |
| Assumed office 21 November 2016 |
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| Shadow Minister of Water and Sanitation | |
| In office 2014–2016 |
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| 3rd Premier of the Eastern Cape | |
| In office 26 April 2004 – 25 July 2008 |
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| Preceded by | Makhenkesi Stofile |
| Succeeded by | Mbulelo Sogoni |
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| Born | 28 November 1949 Hermanus, Cape Province |
| Political party | Democratic Alliance (November 2012-2018) |
| Other political affiliations |
Congress of the People (November 2008-2012) African National Congress (before November 2008) |
| Alma mater | Fort Hare University Columbia University Teachers College |
Nosimo Zisiwe Beauty Balindlela was born on 28 November 1949 in Hermanus, South Africa. She is a well-known South African politician. She served as the Premier of the Eastern Cape province from 2004 to 2008.
Nosimo Balindlela has been a member of different political parties during her career. She started with the African National Congress. Later, she joined the Congress of the People in 2008. In 2012, she moved to the Democratic Alliance. She returned to the ANC in 2018.
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Becoming Premier of the Eastern Cape
Nosimo Balindlela became the Premier of the Eastern Cape province on 26 April 2004. As Premier, she was the head of the provincial government. She worked to lead the province and make important decisions for its people.
Leaving the Premier Role
In July 2008, Nosimo Balindlela decided to step down from her job as Premier. This happened after discussions with leaders from her political party, the African National Congress. Her time as Premier ended on 1 August 2008.
Mbulelo Sogoni took over as the new Premier after her.
Changing Political Parties
After leaving her role as Premier, Nosimo Balindlela made some big changes in her political life.
Joining New Parties
- On 4 November 2008, she left the African National Congress.
- She then joined a new party called the Congress of the People.
- In November 2012, she decided to change parties again. She joined the Democratic Alliance.
Roles in Parliament
- In May 2014, Nosimo Balindlela became a Member of Parliament for the Democratic Alliance.
- She served as the Shadow Minister of Water and Sanitation. This means she helped keep an eye on the government's work in water and sanitation.
- In November 2016, she moved to the Eastern Cape Legislature. This is where laws are made for the Eastern Cape province.
