Smuts Ngonyama
Lulama Smuts Ngonyama (born 22 August 1952) is a South African diplomat who previously served as South Africa’s Ambassador to Spain[1] and currently to Japan,[2] and a former head of communications for the African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa. He was born in Uitenhage, attended school in Fort Beaufort and graduated from the University of Fort Hare.[3]
Following the removal of President Thabo Mbeki from the presidency in 2008, Ngonyama announced his resignation from the ANC to join the Congress of the People (COPE) breakaway party led by Mosiuoa Lekota and Mbhazima Shilowa.[4]
Ngonyama was Spokesperson and Public Secretary of COPE.[5] However, on 25 April 2014 Ngonyama resigned from COPE, citing the directionless nature of the movement.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Presentación de Cartas Credenciales (Presentation of Letters of Credentials)". Household of His Majesty the King of Spain. 11 March 2015. Retrieved 14 October 2019. (in Spanish)
- ^ "駐日南アフリカ共和国大使の信任状捧呈 (Presentation of Letter of Credentials by the Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa to Japan)". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. 19 June 2019. Retrieved 14 October 2019. (in Japanese)
- ^ "Mr Lulama Smuts NGONYAMA". News24. Archived from the original on 28 September 2008. Retrieved 13 November 2008.
- ^ "Smuts Ngonyama cuts ties with ANC". Mail & Guardian. 13 November 2008.
- ^ "South African Democratic Congress is South Africa's new political force". South African National Convention. Archived from the original on 21 December 2008.
- ^ http://www.timeslive.co.za/politics/2014/04/25/smuts-ngonyama-quits-cope.
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