Hon. Judith Nemadzinga-Tshabalala
Deputy Minister of Mineral & Petroleum Resources Republic of South Africa
Ms. Judith Nemadzinga-Tshabalala boasts an extensive and distinguished career in politics, with a wealth of experience gained from her numerous roles since 2002. Her unwavering commitment to the cause of empowering youth and women is a testament to her dedication and passion for effecting meaningful
change in society.
Ms Nemadzinga-Tshabalala has dedicated her life and career to public service having served in numerous roles as a Proportional Representation Councillor in the City of Johannesburg, Member of Parliament (MP) in the National Assembly, including Whip of the Portfolio Committee of Public Enterprises, a member of the
Standing Committee on Finance, the Portfolio Committee on Arts and Culture, ad-hoc committee on the appointment of the Auditor General, and as an alternate member of the Ad Hoc Committee for Section 194 Enquiry into Public Protector’s fitness to hold public office.
She serves as the member of African National Congress (ANC) Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) in Gauteng, and the Treasurer-General of the South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) and a member of the ANC Women’s League. Deputy Minister Judith Nemadzinga-Tshabalala holds an Advance Diploma in Public Administration from the University of the Western Cape, and numerous leadership, project management, and municipal governance programmes from the Wits Business School, University of Johannesburg, Vista University, and the National School of Government.
During the 6th Administration, she was appointed as the Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation from 6th March 2023 to the 29th of May 2024 . In the current 7th Administration, she is now appointed as the Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources by His Excellency, The President of the Republic of
South Africa, Mr Cyril Ramaphosa.
2025 Agenda Sessions
From mines to markets – positioning Africa as the world’s mineral partner of choice
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Africa as the energy partner of choice rather than necessity – how can an egalitarian approach help galvanize increased collaboration throughout the supply chain?
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What financing instruments can foreign partners provide to supply greater sums of concessional financing and to de-risk private sector investments?
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What else needs to be done to ensure the continent becomes the global mineral leader, and future-proof its industry?
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As foreign actors seek alternatives to minimize overreliance, does the continent risk losing its moment?
Monday 03 February 15:00 - 15:45 CTICC2
Intergovernmental Summit
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Africa as the energy partner of choice rather than necessity – how can an egalitarian approach help galvanize increased collaboration throughout the supply chain?
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What financing instruments can foreign partners provide to supply greater sums of concessional financing and to de-risk private sector investments?
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What else needs to be done to ensure the continent becomes the global mineral leader, and future-proof its industry?
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As foreign actors seek alternatives to minimize overreliance, does the continent risk losing its moment?