Bonginkosi Emmanuel Nzimande is a South African politician known for working as a general secretary at South African Communist Party.
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Breakthrough:Became General Secretary of the South African Communist Party following the death of... in 1998
10 Quick Facts About Bonginkosi Emmanuel Nzimande
- Full Name: Bonginkosi Emmanuel Nzimande
- Nationality: South African
- Profession: Politician
- Known For: Spouse of Phumelele Ntombela-Nzimande
- Current Role: Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation
- Age: 68 years old
- Date of Birth: April 14, 1958
- Place of Birth: Pietermaritzburg
- Marital Status: Married
- Popular As: Blade Nzimande
Bonginkosi Emmanuel Nzimande Age
Bonginkosi Emmanuel Nzimande is about 68 years old as of 2026. Bonginkosi Emmanuel Nzimande was born in 1958.
Education
He attended University of Natal, where he earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Sociology.
- University of Natal
- Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Field of Study: Sociology
Career & Work
Bonginkosi Emmanuel Nzimande's career includes public service roles with South African Communist Party.
Organization: South African Communist Party
Role: General Secretary
Period: 1998–2022
Rise to Fame
Bonginkosi Emmanuel Nzimande gained public attention through General Secretary of the South African Communist Party following the death of Chris Hani.
Bonginkosi Emmanuel Nzimande Family & Relationships
Bonginkosi Emmanuel Nzimande is married to Phumelele Ntombela-Nzimande.
- Father: Shangase Nzimande
- Mother: Nozipho Nzimande
Personal Information
- Full Name: Bonginkosi Emmanuel Nzimande
- Popular As: Blade Nzimande
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Politician
- Nationality: South African
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: April 14, 1958
- Age: 68
- Birthday: April 14
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Place of Birth: Pietermaritzburg
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Father: Shangase Nzimande
- Mother: Nozipho Nzimande
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Phumelele Ntombela-Nzimande
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Phumelele Ntombela-Nzimande (Spouse • Wife)
