Dina Pule
Dina Pule is a South African politician who previously served as the Minister of Communications from 2011 to 2013 under President Jacob Zuma. Her tenure was marked by controversy, particularly due to a scandal involving her boyfriend and a departmental conference. After more than a decade away from the executive, she was reappointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa as the new Minister of Social Development, a position she officially assumed on June 30, 2026.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 4 | 5.25 | 1.72% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 1,018,175 | $350,000 | 6,009$ |
| Totals | 4 | 59,308,690 | 1,018,175 | $350,000 | 6,009$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
South Africa:
Dina Pule is the Social Development Minister who commented on the department's expenditures.
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South Africa:
Dina Pule was appointed to replace Sisisi Tolashe despite her past disgrace and corruption allegations.
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South Africa:
Dina Pule was sworn in as minister of social development after being previously dismissed for acting improperly.
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South Africa:
Dina Pule has been brought back into the Cabinet as the new Minister of Social Development.
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