Lynne Brown

Brown in 2007

Lynne Brown (born 26 September 1961) is a South African politician. She served as Minister of Public Enterprises and was also former Premier of the Western Cape province in South Africa after her appointment in 2008.[1]

Early life and career

Brown was born in Cape Town. She was appointed Premier of the Western Cape following the resignation of Ebrahim Rasool in July 2008.[1] She was also the Minister for Economic Development and Tourism.[1][1][2][3]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Premier of the Western Cape: Bio". Cape Gateway. Provincial Government of the Western Cape. Retrieved 12 December 2008.
  2. ↑ "South Africa appoints first lesbian to cabinet", by David Smith, The Guardian, Monday 26 May 2014.
  3. ↑ Thelwell, Emma (6 June 2014). "SA's first gay minister: why it matters". News24. Archived from the original on 6 June 2014. Retrieved 19 June 2014.