Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma

ModernPoliticianSouth Africa1949 — ?

AU Commission chairperson and South African minister.

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Quick Facts

Born

1949

Country

South Africa

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)32

Political (20%)45

Influence (20%)61

Legacy (20%)48

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score52.2

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma — Complete Timeline

1994 AD

Appointed Minister of HealthPolitical Action◆ Major

Dlamini-Zuma was appointed South Africa's Minister of Health under President Nelson Mandela. She oversaw the introduction of free healthcare for pregnant women and children under six, and initiated the country's first antiretroviral treatment program for HIV/AIDS.

South African GovernmentHealthcare ReformHIV/AIDS

Impact: nationalconstructive

1999 AD

Appointed Minister of Foreign AffairsPolitical Action◆ Major

Dlamini-Zuma became South Africa's Minister of Foreign Affairs under President Thabo Mbeki. She played a key role in shaping South Africa's foreign policy, including mediating conflicts in Africa and promoting the African Union's formation.

South African GovernmentForeign PolicyAfrican Union

Impact: regionalconstructive

2012 AD

Elected Chairperson of the African Union CommissionPolitical Action◆ Major

Dlamini-Zuma was elected as the first female Chairperson of the African Union Commission. She led the AU's executive body, focusing on peace and security, economic integration, and institutional reform across the continent.

African UnionLeadershipWomen in Politics

Impact: regionalconstructive

2018 AD

Appointed Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and EvaluationPolitical Action

Dlamini-Zuma was appointed to this role by President Cyril Ramaphosa. She was tasked with overseeing government planning and performance monitoring, a position she held until 2019.

South African GovernmentPlanningMonitoring

Impact: national