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Barbara Creecy
Profile
Barbara Creecy is a South African politician and current Minister of Transport, a position she has held since July 2024. A long-standing member of the African National Congress, she previously served as the Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries from 2019 to 2024. Before entering national government, she was a prominent figure in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature for 25 years, where she held various executive council roles including MEC for Finance, Education, and Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture. An anti-apartheid activist since her student years, Creecy is recognized for her focus on public service reform and governance.
Details
- Born
- 1958-06-17 · 67 years old
- Birth place
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Education
- Roedean School, University of the Witwatersrand, University of London
- Career
- Anti-apartheid activist, non-profit organizational development support