Lindiwe Sisulu – Biography, Age, Husband, Education & Net Worth

Lindiwe Sisulu (born 10 May 1954 in Johannesburg) is a South African politician and member of the African National Congress.

She was appointed as Minister of Human Settlements, Water & Sanitation under President Cyril Ramaphosa administration on 30 May 2019.

She has been a member of the South African parliament since the year 1994.

Lindiwe Sisulu Age

She was born on 10 May 1954 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Lindiwe Sisulu is 67 years old as of 2021.

Lindiwe Sisulu Parents

Her parents are Walter and Albertina Sisulu. They were both revolutionary leaders. Zwelakhe and Max Sisulu are Lindiwe’s siblings.

Lindiwe Sisulu Husband

Lindiwe Sisulu was married to Kenyan Professor, Prof. Rok Ajulu for 20 years from 1996 to 2016.

Her husband died on December 26, 2016, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Ajulu was 66 years old.

They had four children together; Ayanda Sisulu, Ntsiki Sisulu, Che Samora Ajulu and Vuyo Sisulu. The late Professor also had a son named Achieng Ajulu Bushell from a previous relationship.

Education

Sisulu attended Waterford Kamhlaba United World College of Southern Africa in Mbabane, Swaziland.

She went on to the University of Swaziland where she obtained a BA degree and Diploma in Education, and a BA Hons in History in 1980 and 1981 respectively.

Lindiwe Sisulu holds an MA in History and an M Phil from the Centre for Southern African Studies of the University of York.

Ministerial Appointments

  • Minister of Human Settlements, Water & Sanitation since 30 May 2019
  • Minister of International Relations and Cooperation from 27 February 2018 – 29 May 2019
  • Minister of Human Settlements from 26 May 2014 – 26 February 2018
  • Minister of Public Service and Administration from 12 June 2012 – 25 May 2014
  • Minister of Defence from 10 May 2009 – 12 June 2012
  • Minister of Housing from 29 April 2004 – 10 May 2009
  • Minister of Intelligence from 24 January 2001 – 28 April 2004

Government Positions Held

  • Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation at National Executive (Executive) since 29th May 2019
  • Member at National Assembly (Parliament) since 22nd May 2019
  • Member at African National Congress (ANC) (Party)
  • 7th Candidate at African National Congress National Election List 2019 (Election List) from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019
  • Minister of International Relations and Cooperation at National Executive (Executive) from 26th February 2018 until 7th May 2019
  • Member at National Assembly (Parliament) from 21st May 2014 until 7th May 2019
  • Minister of Human Settlements at National Executive (Executive) from 26th May 2014 until 26th February 2018
  • Member-elect at National Assembly (Parliament) from 16th May 2014 until 21st May 2014
  • 9th Candidate at African National Congress National Election List 2014 (Election List) from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014
  • Member at National Assembly (Parliament) from 6th May 2009 until 6th May 2014
  • Minister of Public Service and Administration at National Executive (Executive) from 12th June 2012 until 24th April 2014

Awards

  • 1992: Human Rights Center Fellowship in Geneva.
  • 2004: Presidential Award for Housing delivery by the Institute for Housing of South Africa.
  • 2005: International Association for Housing Science Award.

Net Worth

She has an estimated net worth of $1 million to $5 million which she has earned from her various careers.

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