Charles Nqakula (born 13 September 1942) is a South African politician who served as Minister of Defence from September 2008 to 2009. He also served as Minister of Safety and Security from May 2002 to September 2008.
Nqakula is married to current South African Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula MP.
On 24 June 2012, South African President Jacob Zuma appointed political Nqakula as High Commissioner to the Republic of Mozambique.
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