M. J. Mahlangu
South African politician and diplomat (1952–2025)
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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,[1] and a member of the Pan-African Parliament.
PresidentJacob Zuma
Cyril Ramaphosa
Cyril Ramaphosa
Preceded byEbrahim Rasool
Succeeded byNomaindiya Mfeketo
PresidentThabo Mbeki
Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu | |
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| South African Ambassador to the United States | |
| In office 23 February 2015 – March 2020 | |
| President | Jacob Zuma Cyril Ramaphosa |
| Preceded by | Ebrahim Rasool |
| Succeeded by | Nomaindiya Mfeketo |
| Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces | |
| In office 21 November 2004 – 21 May 2014 | |
| President | Thabo Mbeki |
| Preceded by | Joyce Kgoali |
| Succeeded by | Thandi Modise |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu 8 October 1952 |
| Died | 24 August 2025 (aged 72) South Africa |
| Party | African National Congress |
| Spouse | Nomaswazi Christina Mahlangu |
| Damelin | |
Between 23 February 2015 and March 2020, he was the South African Ambassador to the United States.[2]
Mahlangu died on 24 August 2025, at the age of 72.[3]
