Tina Joemat-Pettersson

Tina Monica Joemat-Pettersson (; 16 December 1963 – 5 June 2023) was a South African politician who served as the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police from July 2019 until her death in June 2023. A member of the African National Congress, Joemat-Petterson had previously served as the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries from 2009 until 2014 and as the Minister of Energy from May 2014 until March 2017 under President Jacob Zuma.

Born in Kimberley, Joemat-Pettersson attended William Pescod High School. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Executive Management in Education from the University of Cape Town as well as a Bachelor of Arts in English and History and a Higher Diploma in Education from the University of the Western Cape. Joemat-Pettersson worked as an educator before becoming active in politics.

Joemat-Pettersson was elected to the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature in the 1994 general elections as a member of the African National Congress. Having entered the provincial legislature, she was appointed the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Education, Arts and Culture. After the 1999 general elections when she was appointed MEC for only the education portfolio. She became the MEC for Agriculture and Land Reform in 2004.

Following the 2009 general elections, Joemat-Pettersson entered the National Assembly of South Africa. Thereafter, she was appointed Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in the First Cabinet of Jacob Zuma. After the 2014 general elections, Joemat-Pettersson became the Minister of Energy in the second cabinet of Jacob Zuma. She was fired as a minister in a cabinet reshuffle in March 2017 and then resigned her seat in the National Assembly. Joemat-Pettersson returned to the National Assembly after the 2019 general elections, was elected to chair the Portfolio Committee on Police. Provided by Wikipedia