| Name | Makhenkesi Stofile |  |
| Surname | Stofile | |
| First Names | Makhenkesi Arnold | |
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| Title | Rev | |
| Country of Birth | South Africa |
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| From | To | Organisation | Position |
| 2004 | Ministry of Sport & Recreation | Minister of Sport & Recreation | |
| Date of Birth | 27 Dec 1944 |
| Political Affiliation | ANC |
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| Notes | Current Positions Minister of Sport and Recreation of the Republic of South Africa since 29 April 2004. Chairperson of the African National Congress (ANC) in the Eastern Cape since 8 December 1996. Member of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the ANC (1990 to date). Academic Qualifications Matriculated from Newell High School in Port Elizabeth. Bachelor of Arts degree from University of Fort Hare (1971). Bachelor of Theology degree from University of Fort Hare (1974). Bachelor of Theology honours degree from University of Fort Hare (1975). Masters degree in Theology from University of Fort Hare (1979). Postgraduate Diploma in Technology from Tubingen in Germany(1981). Masters of Arts degree from Princeton University in United States of America (1983). Awarded D.Phil (hc) by University of Port Elizabeth (2000). Career/Memberships/Positions/Other Activities Machine Operator at Textile factory in Port Elizabeth (1965 - 1968). Part time Tutor with African Independent Churches Association Seminary (1971). Senior Lecturer in Theology and Philosophy of Religion at University of Fort Hare (1973 - 1986). Minister of the Presbyterian Church of South Africa since 1975. Senior Lecturer in Theology and Acting Head of the department at University of Trankei (1991). Regional Secretary and member of the National Executive Committee of United Democratic Front (1983 - 1986). Sports Administrator specialising in rugby, cricket and netball administration (1965 - 1994). Coach of rugby at junior and club level (1974 - 1994). Member of various boards and Councils of various Non-governmental organisations (NGO), Technikons and Universities since 1994. Regional Chairperson of the African National Congress (ANC) (1990 - 1991). Member of the ANC internal Leadership core (1990 - 1991). Member of the Governing Council of the University of Fort Hare (1991 - 1997). Director of Public Relations and Development of the University of Fort Hare (1992 - 1994). Member of Parliament (1994 - 1996). Member of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) since 1997. Treasurer General of the ANC ( 1995 - 1997). Parliamentary Chief Whip of the ANC (1994 - 1996). Premier of the Eastern Cape (1997 - 2004). |
| Record last updated on 30 JUN 2006 |