M. J. Mahlangu

Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu
South African Ambassador to the United States
In office
23 February 2015 – March 2020
PresidentJacob Zuma
Cyril Ramaphosa
Preceded byEbrahim Rasool
Succeeded byNomaindiya Mfeketo
Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces
In office
21 November 2004 – 21 May 2014
PresidentThabo Mbeki
Preceded byJoyce Kgoali
Succeeded byThandi Modise
Personal details
BornMninwa Johannes Mahlangu
(1952-10-08)8 October 1952
Died24 August 2025(2025-08-24) (aged 72)
South Africa
PartyAfrican National Congress
SpouseNomaswazi Christina Mahlangu
EducationDamelin

Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu (8 October 1952 – 24 August 2025) was a South African politician and diplomat. He was active in the Bantustan politics of Apartheid-era South Africa, serving as a parliamentarian in the former Lebowa homeland. He was a member of the African National Congress, and served as the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces from 2004 to 2014, and a member of the Pan-African Parliament.

Between 23 February 2015 and March 2020, he was the South African Ambassador to the United States.

Mahlangu died on 24 August 2025, at the age of 72.

References

  1. ↑ "Five premiers to be female". The Independent. 1 May 2009. Retrieved 24 November 2009.
  2. ↑ United States Department of State
  3. ↑ South African High Commissioner to Kenya Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu dies