| Name | Radhakrishna Padaachie |  |
| Surname | Padaachie | |
| First Names | Radhakrishna L | |
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| Country of Birth | South Africa |
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| 2004 | Ministry of Communications | Deputy Minister of Communications | |
| Date of Birth | 1 May 1950 |
| Political Affiliation | ANC |
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| Notes | Biographical Notes Academic Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Durban-Westville. Masters of Science degree from University of London. Second year readings in Law University of South Africa. Career/Memberships/Positions/Other Activities Undertook consultancy work as a Development Specialist and Economic and Business Development advisor/consultant to small and medium micro enterprises (1999 - 2004). Between 1980 to 1999 the Deputy Minister was involved in the following fields: Director of Community Education Development Trust, an agency that promotes ECD and Community Development. Director of World Bank study project on ECD. Director: National Information campaign on ECD for national Ministry of Education. Consultant to Minister of Education, Minister S Bhengu. Consultant to UNICEF, UNESCO and the World Bank. Trustee of the Transitional National Development Trust (TNDT) serving on its Audit and Finance Committees and its Policy Advisory Group for the establishment of the National Development Agency (NDA). Research chemist at Shell chemical (1979 - 1980). Microbiologist at Reckitt and Colman (1976 - 1979). Formulations chemist at Plascon Evans Paints (1974 - 1979). Joined the African National Congress (ANC) (1972). Served as Executive Member of the Natal Indian Congress. Executive Committee member of the United Democratic Front in KwaZulu-Natal. Served in the Economics Desk of the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal and as Deputy head of local government portfolio. [ Retrieved on 24-07-06 - http://www.info.gov.za/leaders/depmin/communic.htm ] |
| Record last updated on 24 JUL 2006 |