She was born on 10 May 1954 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Lindiwe Sisulu is 69 years old as of 2023 and celebrates her birthday on May 10th every year.
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
hello I read much about south African freedom fighters and leaders love their history and struggle i.e. Walter Sisulu nelson Mandela, Kathrada etc. they were great people, so their families are great.
hello I read much about south African freedom fighters and leaders love their history and struggle i.e. Walter Sisulu nelson Mandela, Kathrada etc. they were great people, so their families are great.