1934 -
| Names: | Sibusiso Bengu |
| Date of Birth: | 8 May 1934 |
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| Place of Birth: | Natal. |
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| Gender: | Male |
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Earl Life:
.Sibusiso Bengu was born on
8 May 1934 in Natal. He began his career as a teacher in 1952. His
years of teaching culminated in the founding
of Dlangezwa High School in Natal in 1969 where he was principal until
1976. He studied Political Science at the University of Geneva after
which he was appointed Director of Students’ Affairs at the University
of Zululand in 1977. He was later appointed Vice–Chancellor of Fort Hare University before becoming the Minister of Education 1994,
a post he occupied until 1999.
Career:
Bengu served as Secretary-General of Inkatha. His belief that Inkatha
should become a democratic, mass-based organisation led to clashes with
Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi and persecution by Inkatha members.
In 1978 he left South Africa and returned only in 1991. During this time, while serving as secretary for research and social action for the Lutheran World Foundation, he approached the ANC and developed a working friendship with Oliver Tambo.
0The former government Minister of Education introduced Curriculum 2005,
a proposal for transforming the approach of school education in South
Africa. The plan was received negatively and criticised by teachers as
well as opposition parties which led to it being reviewed.
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A Humble Man: Sibusiso Bhengu |
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