Dipuo Peters
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Elizabeth Dipuo Peters, born on 13 May 1960, is the Minister of Energy of the Republic of South Africa
(from 11 May 2009), in the Zuma administration, having served as successor to Manne Dipico
as the second Premier
of the Northern Cape Province, 22 April 2004 to 10 May 2009. A member of the African National Congress
(ANC), she is on the Women's League National Executive Committee.
. She subsequently studied for a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work from the University of the North (1987). She subsequently studied for a Certificate in Development and Public Policy from the University of the Western Cape
(1996); a Certificate in Executive Management from the University of Cape Town
Graduate School of Business (2002); and a Certificate in International Policy Management, from Havana
, Cuba
(2002).
She was Deputy Chairperson of the Women's Forum in AZASO which later became SASCO at the University of the North.
In Kimberley she was a member of the Galeshewe
Youth Congress, an affiliate of the United Democratic Front
(UDF).
She worked as a volunteer regional organiser for the South African Domestic Worker's Union, recruiting, organising, educating and counseling domestic workers in the Northern Cape (1987).
From 1987 to 1990 Peters was Head of the Women's Department at the South African Youth Congress. In 1990 she joined the African National Congress Youth League as the secretary for Women’s Affairs, having been Woman Organiser of the National Executive Council (NEC) of South African Youth Congress (SAYCO), 1987 to 1990.
Other positions include:.
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
(from 11 May 2009), in the Zuma administration, having served as successor to Manne Dipico
Manne Dipico
Manne Emsley Dipico, first Premier of the Northern Cape Province, South Africa, was born in Kimberley on 21 April 1959. He was appointed Chairman of the Nuclear Energy Corporation of South Africa in 2006...
as the second Premier
Premier (South Africa)
In South Africa, a Premier is the head of government of one of South Africa's nine provinces. The Premier of a province plays for that province a role similar to that played by the President for the country as a whole.-Election:...
of the Northern Cape Province, 22 April 2004 to 10 May 2009. A member of the African National Congress
African National Congress
The African National Congress is South Africa's governing Africanist political party, supported by its tripartite alliance with the Congress of South African Trade Unions and the South African Communist Party , since the establishment of non-racial democracy in April 1994. It defines itself as a...
(ANC), she is on the Women's League National Executive Committee.
Education
Peters went to school at Tidimalo Junior Secondary and Tshireleco Senior Secondary in KimberleyKimberley, Northern Cape
Kimberley is a city in South Africa, and the capital of the Northern Cape. It is located near the confluence of the Vaal and Orange Rivers. The town has considerable historical significance due its diamond mining past and siege during the Second Boer War...
. She subsequently studied for a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work from the University of the North (1987). She subsequently studied for a Certificate in Development and Public Policy from the University of the Western Cape
University of the Western Cape
The University of the Western Cape is a public university located in the Bellville suburb of Cape Town, South Africa. It was established in 1960 by the South African government as a university for Coloured people only...
(1996); a Certificate in Executive Management from the University of Cape Town
University of Cape Town
The University of Cape Town is a public research university located in Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa. UCT was founded in 1829 as the South African College, and is the oldest university in South Africa and the second oldest extant university in Africa.-History:The roots of...
Graduate School of Business (2002); and a Certificate in International Policy Management, from Havana
Havana
Havana is the capital city, province, major port, and leading commercial centre of Cuba. The city proper has a population of 2.1 million inhabitants, and it spans a total of — making it the largest city in the Caribbean region, and the most populous...
, Cuba
Cuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
(2002).
Political career
Dipuo Peters joined the Young Christian Students, where her political activism began. She participated in Youth Formations in the church and community.She was Deputy Chairperson of the Women's Forum in AZASO which later became SASCO at the University of the North.
In Kimberley she was a member of the Galeshewe
Galeshewe
Galeshewe is a township located in the Sol Plaatje Municipality, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. It is named after Kgosi Galeshewe....
Youth Congress, an affiliate of the United Democratic Front
United Democratic Front (South Africa)
The United Democratic Front was one of the most important anti-apartheid organisations of the 1980s. The non-racial coalition of about 400 civic, church, students', workers' and other organisations was formed in 1983, initially to fight the just-introduced idea of the Tricameral Parliament The...
(UDF).
She worked as a volunteer regional organiser for the South African Domestic Worker's Union, recruiting, organising, educating and counseling domestic workers in the Northern Cape (1987).
From 1987 to 1990 Peters was Head of the Women's Department at the South African Youth Congress. In 1990 she joined the African National Congress Youth League as the secretary for Women’s Affairs, having been Woman Organiser of the National Executive Council (NEC) of South African Youth Congress (SAYCO), 1987 to 1990.
Other positions include:.
- Member of the Northern Cape Provincial National Youth Committee (PNYC) (1990–1991).
- Worked as a social worker for the NCCR, tasks included liaising with other organizations on behalf of the Committee in the Northern Cape, administering grants for the disabled, aged and un-accompanied minors, and proposing and implementing service plans for the individuals and groups of returnees (1992–1994).
- Worked for NCCR, a United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) structure which worked for the repatriation of political exiles and re-integration of political prisoners after the unbanning of political organisations.
- Member of Parliament (National Assembly) and was responsible for the Northern Cape and ANC membership/Caucus Register (1994–1997).
- Member of Provincial Executive of the ANC in the Northern Cape (1996).
- Member of the Portfolio Committees on Home Affairs, Public Works, Social Services and Health.
- ANC Chief Whip in the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature (1997–1999).
- ANC's Treasurer for the Northern Cape Province (1997–2003).
- Member of Executive Council (MEC) for Health (1999–2004).
- Provincial Deputy Chairperson of ANC (May - December 2003).
- Member of the ANC Women's League National Executive Committee (2002–2003).
- Deputy Chairperson of the ANC in the Northern Cape, and later acting Provincial Chairperson (2004).
- Member of ANC National Executive Committee (1998–2007).
- Provincial Chairperson of the African National Congress (ANC)(December 2003 - December 2007).