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'''Radhakrishna Lutchmana Padayachie''' commonly known as '''Roy Padayachie''' (born May 1, [[1950]]) is the [[Minister of Communications (South Africa)|Minister of Communications]] of the Republic of [[South Africa]] <ref>[http://mybroadband.co.za/news/telecoms/17127-Padayachie-talking-tough.html]</ref>.
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'''Radhakrishna Lutchmana "Roy" Padayachie''' (1 May 1950 &ndash; 5 May 2012)<ref name="SAHist">{{cite web | url=http://www.sahistory.org.za/people/roy-padayachie | title=Roy Padayachie | publisher=SA History | accessdate=June 12, 2014}}</ref> was the [[Minister of Public Service and Administration (South Africa)|Minister of Public Service and Administration]] of the Republic of [[South Africa]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mybroadband.co.za/news/telecoms/17127-Padayachie-talking-tough.html |title=Padayachie talking tough « Telecoms « MyBroadband Tech and IT News |publisher=Mybroadband.co.za |date=2010-12-07 |accessdate=2012-05-06}}</ref>


He died in the early hours of 5 May 2012 in an [[Ethiopia]]n hotel room, while on an official visit to that country.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.timeslive.co.za/politics/2012/05/05/roy-padayachie-dies-in-addis-ababa |title=Roy Padayachie dies in Addis Ababa |publisher=Times LIVE |date=1950-05-01 |accessdate=2012-05-06}}</ref>
He Joined the [[African National Congress]] (ANC) in (1972) and Served as Executive Member of the Natal Indian Congress. He also Served in the Economics Desk of the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal and as Deputy head of local government portfolio and also a Consultant to [[UNICEF]], [[UNESCO]] and the [[World Bank]].


He joined the [[African National Congress]] (ANC) in 1972 and served as Executive Member of the Natal Indian Congress. He also served in the economics desk of the ANC in [[KwaZulu-Natal]] and as deputy head of local government portfolio and also a consultant to [[UNICEF]], [[UNESCO]] and the [[World Bank]].
Radhakrishna Padayachie's ancestral village is [[Ooramangalam]], near [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]]. His great grandfather was taken as an indentured servant by British to Africa. His parents were born in [[South Africa]] and his grandparents in [[Mauritius]].


Radhakrishna obtained Bachelor of Science degree from the [[University of Durban-Westville]], Masters of Science degree from the [[University of London]] and Second year readings in Law from the [[University of South Africa]].
Radhakrishna obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from the [[University of Durban-Westville]], Master of Science degree from the [[University of London]] and second year readings in law from the [[University of South Africa]].<ref name="SAHist" />


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==External links==
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* [http://www.info.gov.za/leaders/ministers/communic.htm Minister of Communications of the Republic of South Africa]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130113202736/http://www.info.gov.za/leaders/ministers/communic.htm Minister of Communications of the Republic of South Africa]
* [http://www.hindu.com/2005/11/11/stories/2005111116540800.htm Radhakrishna Padayachi - From South Africa to an Indian village]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060304143249/http://www.hindu.com/2005/11/11/stories/2005111116540800.htm Radhakrishna Padayachi - From South Africa to an Indian village]
* [http://whoswho.co.za/roy-padayachie-7660 Radhakrishna (Roy) Padayachie] at [http://www.whoswhosa.co.za/ Who's Who Southern Africa]


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Latest revision as of 14:20, 29 December 2022

Roy Padayachie
Minister of Public Service and Administration
In office
24 October 2011 – 5 May 2012
PresidentJacob Zuma
Preceded byRichard Baloyi
Succeeded byLindiwe Sisulu
Minister of Communications, Telecommunications and Postal Services.
In office
1 November 2010 – 24 October 2011
PresidentJacob Zuma
Preceded bySiphiwe Nyanda
Succeeded byDina Pule
Personal details
Born
Radhakrishna Lutchmana Padayachie

(1950-05-01)1 May 1950
Died5 May 2012(2012-05-05) (aged 62)
Alma materUniversity of Durban-Westville
University of London

Radhakrishna Lutchmana "Roy" Padayachie (1 May 1950 – 5 May 2012)[1] was the Minister of Public Service and Administration of the Republic of South Africa.[2]

He died in the early hours of 5 May 2012 in an Ethiopian hotel room, while on an official visit to that country.[3]

He joined the African National Congress (ANC) in 1972 and served as Executive Member of the Natal Indian Congress. He also served in the economics desk of the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal and as deputy head of local government portfolio and also a consultant to UNICEF, UNESCO and the World Bank.

Radhakrishna obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Durban-Westville, Master of Science degree from the University of London and second year readings in law from the University of South Africa.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Roy Padayachie". SA History. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
  2. ^ "Padayachie talking tough « Telecoms « MyBroadband Tech and IT News". Mybroadband.co.za. 7 December 2010. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
  3. ^ "Roy Padayachie dies in Addis Ababa". Times LIVE. 1 May 1950. Retrieved 6 May 2012.

External links[edit]

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