Bheki Cele

Bhekokwakhe Hamilton Cele

DM of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

Born 22-04-1952

Bheki Cele is The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries an also the a Founding Member for National Education Union of South Africa. He serves as a Member of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature and a Member of the KwaZulu-Natal Executive Council led by Premier J.S. Ndebele. He served as the National Commissioner of the South African Police Service until he was suspended from the position, pending investigation, in October 2011. In June 2012 he was officially fired from the position. Cele also formerly served as MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison in KwaZulu-Natal. He was a Member of the National Executive Committee of the African National Congress.