Minister Lindiwe Zulu: A Political Journey Defined by Achievements, Challenges, and Public Perception Introduction to Minister Lindiwe Zulu Minister Lindiwe Zulu, a prominent figure in South African political landscape, currently holds the role of Minister of Social Development. She is also a steadfast member of the National Executive Committee and the chairperson for the African National Congress’s Subcommittee on International Relations. Born and educated in Swaziland, Zulu’s political journey began in the wake of the 1976 student uprising, leading her to join the African National Congress (ANC). Her time in exile took her to Morogoro, Tanzania, and later Russia, where