DHET Leadership  | Profile of Deputy Minister Dr Dube-Ncube
Born in KwaMashu Township, Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube made history on 10 August 2022 when she was sworn in as the first woman Premier of KwaZulu-Natal since South Africa’s democratic transition in 1994.
A dedicated activist of the African National Congress (ANC), Dr Dube-Ncube is also deeply committed to honoring the role of women in nation-building and advancing South Africa’s transformative agenda.
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Professional Background
She has held several key leadership positions in both the public and diplomatic sectors. Before her tenure in the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature, she served as South Africa’s Ambassador to the Czech Republic. Within the provincial government, she served as: - MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (2009–2019)
- MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (2019–2020)
- MEC for Finance (2020–2022)
Dr Dube-Ncube has also contributed to global and environmental initiatives as a Member of the KwaZulu-Natal Climate Change Council and as a Board Member of the 911 Fund, a New York-based non-profit organisation established by former U.S. President Barack Obama.
On 22 July 2025, Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube was sworn in as the Deputy Minister of Higher Education, continuing her lifelong commitment to public service and the empowerment of communities through education and sustainable development.
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10 November 2016 – The South African government, through National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), has funded education for over 1,5 million students, valued at R59 billion. Talking at the NSFAS head office in Cape Town, Deputy Minister Mduduzi Manana says that these funds have helped students from middle class...Full speech.
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Did you know?
The Community Education and Training branch at the Department of Higher Education and Training was established on 1 April 2016.
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