Cornelia "Connie" September (born 26 June 1959, Cape Town) is a retired South African politician that served as Minister of Human Settlements from 2013–2014.[1]

Connie September
Minister of Human Settlements
In office
10 July 2013 – 25 May 2014
PresidentJacob Zuma
Preceded byTokyo Sexwale
Succeeded byLindiwe Sisulu
Personal details
Born (1959-06-26) 26 June 1959 (age 65)
Cape Town, South Africa
Political partyAfrican National Congress

Early life

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September grew up on the Cape West Coast where her mother would send her for holidays. She worked as clothing factory worker in Salt River in Cape Town with little interest in politics or trade unions, though she began her political activism here in the trade union and labour movement.

Current position

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At their third national conference, held in July 2023 in Boksburg, September was elected as Deputy Secretary-General of the African National Congress Veterans' League.

References

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  1. ^ Cornelia Carol September on People's Assembly
Political offices
Preceded by Minister of Human Settlements
2013 – 2014
Succeeded by